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property at 2306 Fairfax St

$600 - $700

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2306 Fairfax St

JacksonvilleFL32209

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property at 146 W 6th St

$800

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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146 W 6th St

JacksonvilleFL32206

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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
343 E 1st St#2Studio,1BA$650
Case De Marco ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850
Kings Place Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$850
Cypress LandingTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$853

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Jacksonville, FL

As of May 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Jacksonville area is the $1.18 price per square foot The Bethesda Model at The Harper at Trout River in the in the Ribault neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Central Jacksonville apartment is the 1765 San Marco Blvd Model at 1765 San Marco Blvd, Unit Unit 2 starting at $1,400 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
The Harper at Trout RiverThe Bethesda4BR,2.5BA$1.18
1765 San Marco Blvd, Unit Unit 21765 San Marco Blvd1BR,1BA$1.04
2779 Post St, Unit 2777 post st jacksonville2779 Post St2BR,1BA$1.00
Cedar Creek Villas2 Bedroom Large2BR,1.5BA$1.01
1753 Tyler street, Unit 1753 Tyler St1753 Tyler street2BR,1BA$1.07
Broadview Terrace Condominiums1X11BR,1BA$0.94
Kings Place Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.96
Patriot Spring2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
610 W 18th St610 W 18th St2BR,1BA$1.10
1824 W 14th St, Unit 31824 W 14th St2BR,1BA$1.18

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Central Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Jacksonville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Jacksonville is at Patriot Spring on Market listed at $516.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Jacksonville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Jacksonville Apartment is $614 at Patriot Spring.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Jacksonville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Jacksonville is starting from $693 at Patriot Spring.

What is the most affordable Central Jacksonville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Jacksonville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Patriot Spring and starts from $838.

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