
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Empire Point Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $500 (43 Rentals)
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Manchester

z-011526-Prospect Heights Apartments

Arco Place Apartments

743 Pippin St, Unit 743

Stonemont Village

Palms of Arlington

1110 Caliente Dr
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5511 Los Santos Way

5452 Santa Rosa Way

2139 Spring Park Rd, Unit #4

2117 Spring Park Rd

Tree Hill

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1201 Bretta St

Marco Meadows

Pier 5350

3044 Walton St

The Landings at San Marco

3159 Belden St

4474 Spring Glen Rd

Oasis at San Marco
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University Square Apartments

5452 Playa Way

5747 Luella St, Unit 1

2216 Spring Park Rd

Cambridge Park

Eastside Garden

Catalina

Franklin Arms Apartments - Near downtown
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La Palma

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122 West

Grand Oaks
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The Palms at 2800
Empire Point, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Empire Point?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Point Studio Apartments | $1,386 | $765 | $1,724 |
| Empire Point 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $699 | $2,159 |
| Empire Point 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,926 | $825 | $3,337 |
| Empire Point 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $1,599 | $3,140 |
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Cheapest Available Empire Point Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Empire Point area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at Manchester priced from $765. Arco Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $818. Here are the most affordable Empire Point apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | Studio O | Studio,1BA | $765 |
| Arco Place Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $818 |
| Tree Hill | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Grand Oaks | 1Br, 1Bth | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Laurel Pointe | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Glenwood Apartments | Model 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Marco Meadows | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Pier 5350 | The Driftwood | Studio,1BA | $1,019 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Empire Point, FL
As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Empire Point area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2652 Merwyn Rd Model at 2652 Merwyn Rd in the in the Empire Point neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Empire Point apartment is the 3 Bed - 2 Bath Model at Laurel Pointe starting at $1,599 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Empire Point apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2652 Merwyn Rd | 2652 Merwyn Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Laurel Pointe | 3 Bed - 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Stonemont Village | B1 - Premium | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| The Sterling at San Marco | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 2139 Spring Park Rd, Unit #4 | 2139 Spring Park Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Magnolia Village | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Lofts at San Marco East | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Arco Place Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Marco Meadows | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 743 Pippin St, Unit 743 | 743 Pippin St | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Empire Point Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Empire Point?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Empire Point is under $1,019.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Empire Point?
The cheapest apartment in Empire Point is Arco Place Apartments which is listed at $818, while the average apartment in Empire Point costs $2,445.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Empire Point?
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 58 regular apartments in Empire Point 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 Empire Point?
Cheap apartments in Empire Point have an average cost of $244 which is $2,201 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Empire Point.
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