Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Empire Point Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $500 (52 Rentals)

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Cambridge Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Park

1110 Caliente DrJacksonville, FL 32211
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Eastside Garden
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Eastside Garden

1212 E 1st StJacksonville, FL 32206

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Catalina
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catalina

840-900 Bert RdJacksonville, FL 32211
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Candlelight Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Candlelight Square

2445 Spring Park RdJacksonville, FL 32207
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Palmetto Glen
2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Glen

2301-2965 Westmont StJacksonville, FL 32207
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Reserve At Waters
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve At Waters

6100 Arlington ExpyJacksonville, FL 32211
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Cimarron Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cimarron Apartments

830 Arlington River DrJacksonville, FL 32211
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La Palma
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Palma

5522 Playa WayJacksonville, FL 32211
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Creekside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Apartments

1218 Hickman RdJacksonville, FL 32216
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Grand Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Oaks

7201 ARLINGTON ExpyJacksonville, FL 32211
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122 West
1 Bedroom Apartments

122 West

1665 Ryar RdJacksonville, FL 32216
property at 850 Spearing St

$999

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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850 Spearing St

JacksonvilleFL32206
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Eagle Rock II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Rock II

3760 University Blvd SJacksonville, FL 32216
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Empire Point, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

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 343 E 1st St priced from $600. Prospect Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $724. Here are the most affordable Empire Point apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
343 E 1st St#2Studio,1BA$600
Prospect HeightsE1PStudio,1BA$724
ManchesterStudio One Bath OpenStudio,1BA$745
Arco Place Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$818
Tree Hill1X11BR,1BA$875
Palms of Arlington1 BR, 1 BTH1BR,1BA$894
Glenwood ApartmentsModel 1A1BR,1BA$940
Pier 5350The DriftwoodStudio,1BA$969

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Empire Point, FL

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Empire Point area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3 Bed - 2 Bath Model at Laurel Pointe in the in the Arlington neighborhood starting from $1,629. The second greatest value Empire Point apartment is the 1 Model at Magnolia Village starting at $1,358 with a $1.35 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Laurel Pointe3 Bed - 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.36
Magnolia Village11BR,1BA$1.35
Lofts at San Marco East2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.46
University Square Apartments1 Bed - Partially Renovated1BR,1BA$1.18
Arco Place Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.02
Marco Meadows1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.37
Caliente Apartments2BR, 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1.45
743 Pippin St, Unit 743743 Pippin St2BR,1BA$1.19
Tree Hill1X11BR,1BA$1.46
Palms of Arlington1 BR, 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.49

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

From historic Riverside to coastal Jacksonville Beach, find your perfect student apartment. Local expert advice on UNF, JU, and FSCJ neighborhoods and rent costs.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Empire Point, Jacksonville, FL

Ranked #70

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Florida including Empire Point, Jacksonville, and the greater Jacksonville area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $969.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Empire Point?

The cheapest apartment in Empire Point is 343 E 1st St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Empire Point costs $1,799.

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 74 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 $322 which is $1,477 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Empire Point.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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