Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Jacksonville Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $400 (378 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central Jacksonville area of Jacksonville.

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 2553 Martha St

$695

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$695
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$695

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2553 Martha St

JacksonvilleFL32209
property at 1322 W 23rd St

$750 - $1,050

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$750 - $1,050
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$750 - $1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 6

1322 W 23rd St

JacksonvilleFL32209

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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property at 1170 W 21st St

$850

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$850
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$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1170 W 21st St

JacksonvilleFL32209

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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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. 343 E 1st St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. 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
343 E 1st St#2Studio,1BA$600
Patriot Spring1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$614
Case De Marco ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850
Kings Place Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Jacksonville, FL

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Jacksonville area is the $1.19 price per square foot The Huguenot 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 2751 Oak St Model at 2751 Oak St, Unit 2751 starting at $1,450 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Riverside 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 Huguenot4BR,2BA$1.19
2751 Oak St, Unit 27512751 Oak St3BR,1BA$1.04
2779 Post St, Unit 2777 post st jacksonville2779 Post St2BR,1BA$0.83
Cedar Creek Villas2 Bedroom Large2BR,1.5BA$1.01
Kings Place Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.96
2730 Hamilton Cir, Unit #22730 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
112 W 17th St, Unit 1112 W 17th St1BR,1BA$1.19
1824 W 14th St, Unit 31824 W 14th St2BR,1BA$1.14

Jacksonville Student Housing Guide: Where to Rent Near UNF, JU, FSCJ and EWU

From historic Riverside to coastal Jacksonville Beach, find your perfect student apartment. Local expert advice on UNF, JU, and FSCJ neighborhoods and rent costs.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

Ranked #8

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 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 $1,825.

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 47 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 $228 which is $1,597 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Jacksonville.

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