Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Jacksonville Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $600 (41 Rentals)

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1666 N Myrtle Ave, Unit 1
$895
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1666 N Myrtle Ave, Unit 1

1666 N Myrtle AveJacksonville, FL 32209
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$1,200

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$1,200

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311 W Ashley St, Unit 205

311 W Ashley St
JacksonvilleFL32202
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EVO Riverfront
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$1,250 - $2,187
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$1,250 - $2,187

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EVO Riverfront

959 Prudential DrJacksonville, FL 32207
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The Strand
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$1,341 - $4,404
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$1,341 - $4,404

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The Strand

1401 Riverplace BlvdJacksonville, FL 32207
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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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The Carling Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Carling Apartments

31 W Adams 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

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 343 E 1st St priced from $600. Case De Marco Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Jacksonville apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
343 E 1st St#2Studio,1BA$600
Case De Marco ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850
Oasis at San Marco1/1 Classic1BR,1BA$999
The Landings at San Marco1 BR, 1 BA - Original1BR,1BA$1,076
Lofts at LaVillaStudio 476 Sq. FtStudio,1BA$1,080
Lofts at Monroe1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,089
Lofts at San Marco East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,154
San Marco Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Signature1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jacksonville, FL

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Jacksonville area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 948 Square Feet Model at Lofts at Jefferson Station in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Downtown Jacksonville apartment is the Newman 3 Model at Lofts at Cathedral starting at $1,400 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Downtown 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.
Lofts at Jefferson Station2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 948 Square Feet2BR,2BA$1.50
Lofts at CathedralNewman 31BR,1BA$1.67
2738 RiversideOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.76
San Marco Village Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Signature1BR,1BA$1.59
Courtyard Apartments1BR Lofts-UNIT 11BR,1BA$1.63
1666 N Myrtle Ave, Unit 11666 N Myrtle Ave2BR,1BA$1.28
1361 Bridier st, Unit Apt. 21361 Bridier st2BR,1BA$1.34
Lofts at Monroe1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.64
Lofts at San Marco East1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Oasis at San Marco1/1 Classic1BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Jacksonville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Jacksonville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Jacksonville is at 343 E 1st St listed at $600.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Jacksonville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Jacksonville Apartment is $750 at 343 E 1st St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Jacksonville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Jacksonville is starting from $1,050 at 343 E 1st St.

What is the most affordable Downtown Jacksonville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Jacksonville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lofts at San Marco East and starts from $1,604.

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