Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Gardens Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $500 (157 Rentals)

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property at 2553 Martha St
$700

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Base Rent$700
Total Monthly Price$700
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2553 Martha St

JacksonvilleFL32209
property at 539 W 23rd St
$775
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539 W 23rd St

JacksonvilleFL32206

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property at 2008 Palafox St
$900

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Base Rent$900
Total Monthly Price$900
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2008 Palafox St

JacksonvilleFL32209

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property at 311 W Ashley St
$950 - $1,075

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Base Rent$950 - $1,075
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Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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311 W Ashley St

JacksonvilleFL32202
property at 218 Spruce St
$950
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218 Spruce St

JacksonvilleFL32204
property at 1305 W 6th St
$950
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1305 W 6th St

JacksonvilleFL32209

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College Gardens, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Gardens area of Jacksonville, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Patriot Spring priced from $614. W. 23rd St - RM Revocable Living Trust has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable College Gardens apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Patriot Spring1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$614
W. 23rd St - RM Revocable Living Trust1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
MOVE-IN SPECIAL – LIMITED TIME!2 Bed2BR,1BA$825
1230 W 3 St.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$850
Kings Place Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$850
Palafox Gardens-RENT SPECIALS2 BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$875
Cypress LandingTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Gardens, FL

As of September 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Gardens area is the $0.88 price per square foot 2 BR 1 Bath Model at Palafox Gardens-RENT SPECIALS in the in the Royal Terrace neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value College Gardens apartment is the 2 Beds / 1 Bath Model at Kings Place Apartments starting at $850 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palafox Gardens-RENT SPECIALS2 BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.88
Kings Place Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.96
2113 Mount Herman St, Unit B2113 Mount Herman St2BR,1BA$1.07
2730 Hamilton Cir, Unit #22730 Hamilton Cir2BR,1BA$1.06
2862 W 1st St2862 W 1st St2BR,1BA$1.00
1230 W 3 St.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
Patriot Spring2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
1625 W 26th St.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.07
610 W 18th St610 W 18th St2BR,1BA$1.10
W. 23rd St - RM Revocable Living Trust1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Gardens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in College Gardens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in College Gardens is at Lofts at Jefferson Station listed at $1,138.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom College Gardens Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom College Gardens Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable College Gardens Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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