Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Craven Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $800 (11 Rentals)

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Thomas Chase Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Thomas Chase Apartments

4901 Sunbeam RdJacksonville, FL 32257
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Mandarin Bay Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mandarin Bay Apartments

9047 San Jose BlvdJacksonville, FL 32257
Student Housing
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Craven, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Craven Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Craven area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at JaxBay Apartments priced from $945. One at Mandarin has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Craven apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
JaxBay ApartmentsDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$945
One at MandarinA1 1x1 The Solano1BR,1BA$950
Shadow BayOne Bed One Bath S1BR,1BA$955
The Park at AnzioMessina1BR,1BA$999
Leigh Meadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,037

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Craven, FL

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Craven area is the $1.33 price per square foot Two Bed - Two Bath Model at Mandarin Bay Apartments in the in the Mandarin neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Craven apartment is the B1 Model at Park at Avellino starting at $1,195 with a $1.08 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mandarin Bay ApartmentsTwo Bed - Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.33
Park at AvellinoB12BR,1BA$1.08
Indigo IslesThe Bay3BR,2BA$1.41
Woodlake Park ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1.24
Leigh Meadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.48
Mandarin Lanai1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.65
Shadow BayOne Bed One Bath S1BR,1BA$1.66
The Park at AnzioMessina1BR,1BA$1.82
JaxBay ApartmentsDeluxe StudioStudio ,1BA$1.89
One at MandarinA2 1x1 The Julington1BR,1BA$2.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Craven, Jacksonville, FL

Ranked #134

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

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Craven Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Craven?

The cheapest apartment in Craven is One at Mandarin which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Craven costs $1,666.

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 5 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 $999 which is $667 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Craven.

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