Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Jacksonville Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $500 (63 Rentals)

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Tree House
$961 - $1,803
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$844 - $1,686
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$961 - $1,803
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Tree House

3500 University Blvd NJacksonville, FL 32277
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1631 Flagler Ave, Unit 4
$1,050
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$1,050
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1

1631 Flagler Ave, Unit 4

1631 Flagler AveJacksonville, FL 32207
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property at 140 E 5th St

$1,100

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140 E 5th St

JacksonvilleFL32206

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$1,300

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1513 Palm Ave

JacksonvilleFL32207
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Eagle Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Pointe

5611 Holly Bell DrJacksonville, FL 32277
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Cambridge Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Park

1110 Caliente DrJacksonville, FL 32211
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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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Green Phin Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Green Phin Flats

3285 University Blvd NJacksonville, FL 32277
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Eastside Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Eastside Terrace

1230 E 7th StJacksonville, FL 32206

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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
Arco Place Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$818
Case De Marco ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850
Palms of Arlington1 BR, 1 BTH1BR,1BA$894
Pier 5350The DriftwoodStudio,1BA$959

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Jacksonville, FL

As of March 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Jacksonville area is the $0.70 price per square foot Flats Model at Jackson Commons in the in the Arlington neighborhood starting from $955. The second greatest value East Jacksonville apartment is the 2 Model at Magnolia Village starting at $1,650 with a $1.30 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 CommonsFlats2BR,2BA$0.70
Magnolia Village22BR,2BA$1.30
Lofts at Monroe2 Bedroom | 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.34
Arco Place Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.02
Patriot Spring2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
610 W 18th St, Unit 3610 W 18th St2BR,1BA$1.03
849 W 30th St, Unit Apt.2849 W 30th St2BR,1BA$1.23
Tree HouseA1 1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.28
1184 E 18th St, Unit B1184 E 18th St2BR,1BA$1.25
743 Pippin St, Unit 743743 Pippin St2BR,1BA$1.26

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East Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $959.

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 $2,619.

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 40 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 $273 which is $2,346 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Jacksonville.

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