
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Craven Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $800 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Craven area of Jacksonville.


One at Mandarin

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Craven, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Craven?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craven Studio Apartments | $1,116 | $885 | $2,384 |
| Craven 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,230 | $920 | $2,884 |
| Craven 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $1,145 | $3,702 |
| Craven 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,866 | $1,234 | $2,918 |
| Craven 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,204 | $2,204 | $2,204 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Craven Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
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Cheapest Available Craven Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Craven area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at Shadow Bay priced from $905. The Avenues has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable Craven apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Bay | Studio One Bath Open | Studio,1BA | $905 |
| The Avenues | Biagio | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| Arcona Grove | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
| The Park at Anzio | Venus | 1BR,1BA | $959 |
| Bentley Green Apartment Homes | A - Albion | 1BR,1BA | $992 |
| Leigh Meadows Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $996 |
| Lenox Cove | NEWLY-DESIGNED APARTMENTS | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| AVIA Lofts on Liberty Ridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Heron Walk | The Mallard | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
| MAA Mandarin Lakes | The Regency | 1BR,1BA | $1,028 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Craven, FL
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Craven area is the $1.32 price per square foot Discovery Model at Pickwick Flats in the in the Mandarin neighborhood starting from $1,688. The second greatest value Craven apartment is the Dogwood Renovated Model at Oasis of Mandarin starting at $1,699 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Mandarin neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Craven apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickwick Flats | Discovery | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.32 |
| Oasis of Mandarin | Dogwood Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| MAA Mandarin North | The Falcon | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Evergreen Club | The Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Indigo Isles | The Cove | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Woodlake Park Apartments | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Park at Avellino | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Villas at St. Johns | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Leigh Meadows Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Park @ 7200 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Craven Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Craven?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Craven is under $1,028.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Craven?
The cheapest apartment in Craven is The Avenues which is listed at $929, while the average apartment in Craven costs $2,204.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Craven?
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 13 regular apartments in Craven 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 Craven?
Cheap apartments in Craven have an average cost of $165 which is $2,039 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Craven.
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