Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $400 (64 Rentals)

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property at 1235 W 5th St

$900

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1235 W 5th St

JacksonvilleFL32209

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property at 218 Church St W

$1,078 - $1,098

1 Bedroom Rentals

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218 Church St W

JacksonvilleFL32202
property at 1631 Thacker Ave

$1,170 - $2,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1631 Thacker Ave

JacksonvilleFL32207

Jacksonville's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Patriot Spring
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Patriot Spring

1411 N Jefferson StJacksonville, FL 32209
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Eastside Garden
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Eastside Garden

1212 E 1st StJacksonville, FL 32206
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San Marco Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

San Marco Apartments

1931 San Marco BlvdJacksonville, FL 32207
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Downtown, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at Patriot Spring on Market priced from $516. Patriot Spring has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $614. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Patriot Spring on Market0 Bedroom 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$516
Patriot Spring1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$614
Kings Place Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$825
Case De Marco ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850
University PlazaSapphire2BR,1BA$949
Lofts at CathedralAshley 2Studio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, FL

As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2312 Forbes St Model at 2312 Forbes St, Unit 2312 in the in the Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,183 Square Feet 2 Model at Lofts at Jefferson Station starting at $1,475 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2312 Forbes St, Unit 23122312 Forbes St2BR,1BA$1.29
Lofts at Jefferson Station3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1,183 Square Feet 23BR,2BA$1.25
1753 Tyler street, Unit 1753 Tyler St1753 Tyler street2BR,1BA$1.07
Houston Street ManorB2-A2BR,2BA$1.31
Kings Place Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.93
Patriot Spring2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
University PlazaSapphire2BR,1BA$1.30
1184 E 18th St, Unit B1184 E 18th St2BR,1BA$1.32
1824 W 14th St, Unit 31824 W 14th St2BR,1BA$1.22
743 Pippin St, Unit 743743 Pippin St2BR,1BA$1.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Jacksonville, FL

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown, Jacksonville, and the greater Jacksonville area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $999.

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 $2,787.

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 33 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 $142 which is $2,645 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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