
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $500 (50 Rentals)


2306 Fairfax St

1141 Old Hickory Rd

343 E 1st St

112 W 17th St

1259 Hart St

2724 Hubbard St

2724 Hubbard St

2724 Hubbard St

2724 Hubbard St
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2724 Hubbard St

2724 Hubbard St

2724 Hubbard St

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112 W 17th St, Unit 1

234 E 18th St

234 E 18th St

Campus Towers Apartments

916 US-1

140 E 5th St

1523 W 15th St
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1921 Pearl Pl, Unit One

Houston Street Manor

Lofts at Jefferson Station

Lofts at Monroe

1513 Palm Ave

1935 San Marco Blvd

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2084 Huntsford Rd, Unit 2084

229 W 10th St

231 W 10th St

The Towers of Jacksonville Affordable Senior
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2163 Post Street, Unit Apt 2

51 E 4th St, Unit Room 1 In A Shared House

Patriot Spring

Patriot Spring on Market

1255 Hart St

San Marco Apartments

Franklin Arms Apartments - Near downtown

1644-1646 San Marco Blvd

Broadview Terrace Condominiums

2050 Dellwood Ave
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938 Cordova Pl

707 Franklin St

Candlelight Square

412 E Ashley St

Klutho House Apartments

Ashley Square

1569 LaRue

1827 San Marco Blvd

Preserve at St Nicholas

The Carling Apartments
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Downtown, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,449 | $650 | $1,905 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,607 | $500 | $2,860 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,978 | $800 | $3,490 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,891 | $1,508 | $4,404 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Jacksonville, FL
Ranked #39
Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $877.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Patriot Spring which is listed at $614, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $2,815.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 63 regular apartments in Downtown 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?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $219 which is $2,596 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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