Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Jacksonville Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $600 (47 Rentals)

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1666 N Myrtle Ave, Unit 1
$795
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1666 N Myrtle Ave, Unit 1

1666 N Myrtle AveJacksonville, FL 32209
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931 Cedar St, Unit 3
$1,200
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$1,200
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931 Cedar St, Unit 3

931 Cedar StJacksonville, FL 32207
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Brooklyn Riverside
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$1,413 - $2,106
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$1,413 - $2,106
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Brooklyn Riverside

100 Magnolia StJacksonville, FL 32204
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EVO Riverfront
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$1,441 - $2,017
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$1,441 - $2,017
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$1,441 - $2,017
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EVO Riverfront

959 Prudential DrJacksonville, FL 32207
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The Strand
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$1,451 - $4,404
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$1,451 - $4,404
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The Strand

1401 Riverplace BlvdJacksonville, FL 32207
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Artea Apartments
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$1,457 - $2,627
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Artea Apartments

944 Broadcast PlJacksonville, FL 32207
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River House
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$1,562 - $3,313
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River House

1655 Prudential DrJacksonville, FL 32207
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$900

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311 W Ashley St, Unit 304 - 0

311 W Ashley St
JacksonvilleFL32202
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412 E Ashley St
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412 E Ashley St

412 E Ashley StJacksonville, FL 32202
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Ashley Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashley Square

650 N Newnan StJacksonville, FL 32202
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Metropolitan Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Metropolitan Lofts

421 W Church StJacksonville, FL 32202

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$1,275

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311 W Ashley St, Unit 1703

311 W Ashley St
JacksonvilleFL32202
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Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Jacksonville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Jacksonville area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at 1716 Perry St priced from $650. Palafox Gardens-RENT SPECIALS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Downtown Jacksonville apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1716 Perry St3Studio,1BA$650
Palafox Gardens-RENT SPECIALS2 BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$875
Oasis at San Marco1/1 Classic1BR,1BA$999
The Landings at San Marco1 BR, 1 BA - Original1BR,1BA$1,101
San Marco Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Premium1BR,1BA$1,150
Lofts at San Marco East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,154
Courtyard Apartments1BR Lofts-UNIT 11BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jacksonville, FL

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Jacksonville area is the $1.61 price per square foot Cummer Model at MAA 220 Riverside in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,767. The second greatest value Downtown Jacksonville apartment is the 2 BR 1 Bath Model at Palafox Gardens-RENT SPECIALS starting at $875 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Royal Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Jacksonville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MAA 220 RiversideCummer2BR,2BA$1.61
Palafox Gardens-RENT SPECIALS2 BR 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.88
931 Cedar St, Unit 3931 Cedar St1BR,1BA$1.20
Houston Street ManorB2-A2BR,2BA$1.31
Lofts at Monroe2 Bedroom | 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.46
San Marco Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Premium1BR,1BA$1.53
1716 Perry St12BR,1BA$1.40
Courtyard Apartments1BR Lofts-UNIT 11BR,1BA$1.63
1666 N Myrtle Ave, Unit 11666 N Myrtle Ave2BR,1BA$1.14
Oasis at San Marco1/1 Classic1BR,1BA$1.54

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Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Jacksonville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Jacksonville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Jacksonville is under $1,200.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Jacksonville?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Jacksonville is 1716 Perry St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Downtown Jacksonville costs $1,649.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Jacksonville?

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 35 regular apartments in Downtown Jacksonville 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 Downtown Jacksonville?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Jacksonville have an average cost of $245 which is $1,404 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Jacksonville.

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