
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $600 (58 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown area of Jacksonville.


2312 Fairfax St

1781 W 3rd St

1783 W 3rd St

1255 Hart St

1524 Dyal St

1141 Old Hickory Rd

311 W Ashley St, Unit 314

311 W Ashley St, Unit 806

148 W 6th St
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1923 Fairfax St

135 E 17th St

234 E 18th St, Unit 238 East 18th Street

3018 Pearce St

1531 Louisiana St

117 E 4th St

1235 W 5th St

1046 W 8th St

2326 Moncrief Rd

3039 Belden St
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2324 Moncrief Rd

2117 Spring Park Rd

946 Spearing St

950 Spearing St

1737 Logan St W

1560 W 6th St

2050 Dellwood Ave

1747 W 4th St

2589 Atlantic Blvd

707 Franklin St
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1131 Phelps St

1109 Phelps St

1721 Dot St

1128 Van Buren St

1464 Holmesdale Rd

3159 Belden St, Unit 4

1587 W 19th St

1225 E 14th St

1025 Powhattan St

231 E 16th St, Unit 4, Unit 4
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51 E 4th St, Unit Room 3 In A Shared House, Unit Room 3 In A Shared House

1537 Morgan St

1319 Steele St

1627 E 9th St

311 W Ashley St

1066 W 13th St

1976 Lambert St

1976 Lambert St

1833 San Marco Blvd

1163 E 18th St
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Downtown, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,336 | $600 | $3,500 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,668 | $650 | $3,500 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,640 | $650 | $2,895 |
| Downtown 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,675 | $1,550 | $1,800 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Spring on Market | 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $516 |
| Patriot Spring | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $614 |
| Case De Marco Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 2053 College Cir N | 2bed1bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Lofts at LaVilla | Studio 476 Sq. Ft | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1753 Tyler street, Unit 1753 Tyler St | 1753 Tyler street | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Lofts at Monroe | 2 Bedroom | 2 Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Lofts at Jefferson Station | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 948 Square Feet 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| 2053 College Cir N | 2bed1bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 2920 Moncrief Rd, Unit 2924 Moncrief Rd | 2920 Moncrief Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Patriot Spring | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| 1666 N Myrtle Ave, Unit 1 | 1666 N Myrtle Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 1564 W 14th St, Unit #3 | 1564 W 14th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 1824 W 14th St, Unit 3 | 1824 W 14th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 743 Pippin St, Unit 743 | 743 Pippin St | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Jacksonville, FL
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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?
There are currently 401 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, FL with pricing that ranges from $500 to $4,424. There are also 188 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $600 to $4,163.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $600 to $4,163 with an average monthly rent of $1,585.
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