Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Commonwealth Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $700 (22 Rentals)

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NEW JAX
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

NEW JAX

2852 W 1st StJacksonville, FL 32254
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Jax

5141 Shenandoah AveJacksonville, FL 32254
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property at 910 Suemac Rd

$875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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910 Suemac Rd

JacksonvilleFL32254
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3347 Post St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3347 Post St

3347 Post StJacksonville, FL 32205
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Valencia Way
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Way

1214 Labelle StJacksonville, FL 32205
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2 Bedroom Apartments

NEW JAX APTS II

2851 Sophia StJacksonville, FL 32254
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Commonwealth, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Commonwealth Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Commonwealth area of Jacksonville, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Villas On The Hill priced from $875. Paloma's Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Commonwealth apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas On The Hill1x11BR,1BA$875
Paloma's ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$895
Madelyn Oaks ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 50%2BR,2BA$1,012
Westwood ApartmentsAutumn1BR,1BA$1,082
PalmhouseThe Sago1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Commonwealth, FL

As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Commonwealth area is the $1.56 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Cedar Creek Estates in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Commonwealth apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Oaks at Normandy Apartments starting at $1,399 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Rolling Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Commonwealth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar Creek Estates3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.56
Oaks at Normandy Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.39
Madelyn Oaks ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60%2BR,2BA$1.14
3520 Post St, Unit 33520 Post St2BR,1BA$1.97
2862 W 1st St, Unit 42862 W 1st St2BR,1BA$1.12
Westwood ApartmentsAutumn1BR,1BA$1.39
PalmhouseThe Sago1BR,1BA$1.85
Paloma's ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.49
Villas On The Hill1x11BR,1BA$1.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Commonwealth, Jacksonville, FL

Ranked #121

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Commonwealth Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Commonwealth?

The cheapest apartment in Commonwealth is Villas On The Hill which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Commonwealth costs $1,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Commonwealth?

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 4 regular apartments in Commonwealth 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 Commonwealth?

Cheap apartments in Commonwealth have an average cost of $988 which is $962 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Commonwealth.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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