Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Jacksonville Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $516 (123 Rentals)

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property at 539 W 23rd St

$750 - $775

1 Bedroom Rentals

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539 W 23rd St

JacksonvilleFL32206

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property at 311 W Ashley St

$950 - $1,075

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$950 - $1,075
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$950 - $1,075

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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311 W Ashley St

JacksonvilleFL32202

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property at 5550 Windermere Dr

$1,025

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$1,025
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$1,025

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5550 Windermere Dr

JacksonvilleFL32211
property at 117 E 4th St

$1,061

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$1,061
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$1,061

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 25

117 E 4th St

JacksonvilleFL32206

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property at 1157 E 3rd St

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1157 E 3rd St

JacksonvilleFL32206
property at 231 W 10th St

$1,150 - $1,500

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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231 W 10th St

JacksonvilleFL32206
property at 151 W 17th St

$1,095 - $1,250

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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151 W 17th St

JacksonvilleFL32206
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931 Cedar St, Unit 3
$1,200
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931 Cedar St, Unit 3

931 Cedar StJacksonville, FL 32207
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East Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Jacksonville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Jacksonville 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 East Jacksonville 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
1716 Perry St3Studio,1BA$650
Riverton Tower Senior CenterThe StudioStudio,1BA$779
Arco Place Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$818
Palms of Arlington1 BR, 1 BTH1BR,1BA$875
Tree HouseA1 1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$964
Pier 5350The DriftwoodStudio,1BA$979
Caliente Apartments2BR, 1 BTH2BR,1BA$998

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Jacksonville, FL

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Jacksonville area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3x3 Flat Model at Jackson Commons in the in the Arlington neighborhood starting from $945. The second greatest value East Jacksonville apartment is the 2 Model at Magnolia Village starting at $1,499 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Jacksonville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jackson Commons3x3 Flat3BR,3BA$0.70
Magnolia Village22BR,2BA$1.18
931 Cedar St, Unit Unit 3931 Cedar St1BR,1BA$1.20
Houston Street ManorB2-A2BR,2BA$1.31
Arco Place Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.02
Patriot Spring2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
Tree HouseA1 1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.29
1716 Perry St12BR,1BA$1.40
112 W 17th St, Unit 1112 W 17th St1BR,1BA$1.07
Riverton Tower Senior CenterThe StudioStudio ,1BA$1.36

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This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Florida including East Jacksonville, Jacksonville, and the greater Jacksonville area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Jacksonville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Jacksonville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Jacksonville is under $998.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Jacksonville?

The cheapest apartment in East Jacksonville is Patriot Spring which is listed at $614, while the average apartment in East Jacksonville costs $1,612.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Jacksonville?

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 20 regular apartments in East Jacksonville 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 East Jacksonville?

Cheap apartments in East Jacksonville have an average cost of $222 which is $1,390 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Jacksonville.

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