Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Jacksonville Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $600 (193 Rentals)

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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
Eastside Garden2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$681
Eastside Terrace3BD/1BA3BR,1BA$786
Paloma's ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$795
NEW JAX1 BR Unit1BR,1BA$795
Breakwater StudiosThe Del MarStudio,1BA$800
Houston Street ManorA1-C1BR,1BA$851
Cross Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$855

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Jacksonville, FL

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Jacksonville area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2823 N Market St Model at 2823 N Market St, Unit 2823 N Market st in the in the Springfield neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Central Jacksonville apartment is the 2779 Post St Model at 2779 Post St, Unit 2777 post st jacksonville starting at $1,275 with a $1.06 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.
2823 N Market St, Unit 2823 N Market st2823 N Market St3BR,1BA$1.10
2779 Post St, Unit 2777 post st jacksonville2779 Post St2BR,1BA$1.06
1753 Tyler street, Unit 1753 Tyler St1753 Tyler street2BR,1BA$1.07
1851 San Marco Blvd, Unit 11851 San Marco Blvd1BR,1BA$1.10
Cedar Creek Villas2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Kings Place Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.01
4304 Springfield Blvd, Unit 24304 Springfield Blvd2BR,1BA$1.12
Patriot Spring2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
Eastside Garden3BD/1BA3BR,1BA$1.05
Eastside Terrace3BD/1BA3BR,1BA$1.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Jacksonville

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Jacksonville?

There are currently 794 Apartments for Rent in Central Jacksonville, FL with pricing that ranges from $650 to $4,424. There are also 675 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Jacksonville ranging from $675 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Jacksonville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Jacksonville ranges from $675 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,828.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Jacksonville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Jacksonville range from $786 to $4,424, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $837.

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