Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Jacksonville Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $400 (184 Rentals)

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1666 N Myrtle Ave, Unit 1
$795
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1666 N Myrtle Ave, Unit 1

1666 N Myrtle AveJacksonville, FL 32209
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$900 - $950

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232 Chelsea St

JacksonvilleFL32204

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2016 Dellwood Ave, Unit 2
$950
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2016 Dellwood Ave, Unit 2

2016 Dellwood AveJacksonville, FL 32204
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Central Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Jacksonville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Jacksonville area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at Patriot Spring on Market priced from $516. Patriot Spring has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $614. Here are the most affordable Central Jacksonville apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Patriot Spring on Market0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$516
Patriot Spring1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$614
1716 Perry St3Studio,1BA$700
Velma 1045Velma 1045 - 3Studio,1BA$750
Kings Place Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Jacksonville, FL

As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Jacksonville area is the $0.30 price per square foot 2016 Dellwood Ave Model at 2016 Dellwood Ave, Unit Unit 2 in the in the Riverside neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Central Jacksonville apartment is the 2 Bedroom Large Model at Cedar Creek Villas starting at $1,145 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Ortega neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Jacksonville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2016 Dellwood Ave, Unit Unit 22016 Dellwood AveStudio ,1BA$0.30
Cedar Creek Villas2 Bedroom Large2BR,1.5BA$1.01
Palafox Gardens-RENT SPECIALS2 BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.88
Kings Place Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.96
2730 Hamilton Cir2730 Hamilton Cir2BR,1BA$1.06
Patriot Spring2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
610 W 18th St, Unit 2610 W 18th St2BR,1BA$1.10
1666 N Myrtle Ave, Unit 11666 N Myrtle Ave2BR,1BA$1.14
112 W 17th St, Unit 1112 W 17th St1BR,1BA$1.07
1361 Bridier st, Unit Apt. 21361 Bridier st2BR,1BA$1.16

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Jacksonville, Florida. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Jacksonville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Jacksonville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Jacksonville is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Jacksonville?

The cheapest apartment in Central Jacksonville is Patriot Spring which is listed at $614, while the average apartment in Central Jacksonville costs $1,583.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Jacksonville?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 58 regular apartments in Central Jacksonville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Central Jacksonville?

Cheap apartments in Central Jacksonville have an average cost of $207 which is $1,376 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Jacksonville.

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