Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $400 (134 Rentals)

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property at 148 W 6th St

$800 - $1,700

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$800 - $1,700
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$800 - $1,700

1 To 3 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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148 W 6th St

JacksonvilleFL32206

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property at 1046 W 8th St

$900

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$900
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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1046 W 8th St

JacksonvilleFL32209
property at 1560 W 6th St

$975

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$975
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$975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1560 W 6th St

JacksonvilleFL32209

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property at 3005 Walton St

$1,050

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3005 Walton St

JacksonvilleFL32207

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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
Case De Marco ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850
2053 College Cir N2bed1bath1BR,1BA$850
Lofts at LaVillaStudio 476 Sq. FtStudio,1BA$1,016

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, FL

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.07 price per square foot 1753 Tyler street Model at 1753 Tyler street, Unit 1753 Tyler St in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,175. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2 Bedroom | 2 Bathrooms Model at Lofts at Monroe starting at $1,275 with a $1.34 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.
1753 Tyler street, Unit 1753 Tyler St1753 Tyler street2BR,1BA$1.07
Lofts at Monroe2 Bedroom | 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.34
Lofts at Jefferson Station2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 948 Square Feet 22BR,2BA$1.37
2053 College Cir N2bed1bath1BR,1BA$0.96
2920 Moncrief Rd, Unit 2924 Moncrief Rd2920 Moncrief Rd2BR,1BA$1.25
Patriot Spring2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
1666 N Myrtle Ave, Unit 11666 N Myrtle Ave2BR,1BA$1.21
1564 W 14th St, Unit #31564 W 14th St2BR,1BA$1.41
1824 W 14th St, Unit 31824 W 14th St2BR,1BA$1.18
743 Pippin St, Unit 743743 Pippin St2BR,1BA$1.26

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Jacksonville Student Housing Guide: Where to Rent Near UNF, JU, FSCJ and EWU

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Jacksonville, FL

Ranked #9

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

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown is at Patriot Spring on Market listed at $516.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $614 at Patriot Spring.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $693 at Patriot Spring.

What is the most affordable Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Patriot Spring and starts from $838.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Local Experts Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in the Jacksonville Area

Written by: Chuck Navarra

Hey there! I’m Chuck, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local Expert! I've joined Jaguars fans many times on Sundays to hear their rallying cry, "Duuuval!", but there's so much more to enjoy here in one of the nation's largest cities.

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