
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $800 (61 Rentals)


926-916 Eaverson St

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1460 W 5th St, Unit 1462

1460 W 5th St

318 E 19th St

1235 W 5th St

2906 Silver St

1785 Mt Herman St

2532-2534 Moncrief Rd

1651-1653 Union St W
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1046 8th St W

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1361 Bridier st, Unit Apt. 2

1024 8th St W

1564 W 14th St, Unit #3

2589 Atlantic Blvd

1464 Holmesdale Rd

3044 Walton St

Mayfair Village

343 E 1st St

3166-3168 Belden St
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1021 W 6th St

2514 Walnut St

1629 E 9th St

1376 Prince St

1437 Prince St

1575 W 19th St

Doorbia Rental Homes

1226 Clark St

Mary Eaves
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286 Watts St

284 Watts St

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1424 Steele St, Unit 1424

2310 Fairfax St

Eastside Garden

Patriot Spring

Patriot Spring on Market

1649 State St W

NEW JAX II

Candlelight Square
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1710 W 2nd St

Palmetto Glen

1923 Fairfax St

Kings Place Apartments

1729 Logan St W

1044 Reiman St

2324 Moncrief Rd

University Plaza

946 Spearing St

1737 Logan St W
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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 | $1,450 | $650 | $1,905 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,604 | $500 | $2,860 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,979 | $800 | $3,490 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,890 | $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 $693, 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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