
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Empire Point Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $500 (58 Rentals)
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Prospect Heights

Manchester

Riverton Tower Senior Center

Arco Place Apartments

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1627 West Rd, Unit 1627

5644 Windermere Dr

Tree Hill

Palms of Arlington

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1445 Douglas St

Pier 5350

1749-1751 Sheridan St

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Oasis at San Marco

University Square Apartments

5550 Windermere Dr

Laurel Pointe

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1715 Sheridan St

1157 E 3rd St

1049 Pippin St

Lofts at San Marco East

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San Marco Village Apartments

2142 Inwood Terrace

Eastside Garden

Franklin Arms Apartments - Near downtown
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2150 Inwood Terrace

Palmetto Glen

Reserve At Waters

La Palma

Creekside Apartments

1135 Caliente Dr

Grand Oaks

1131 Phelps St
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122 West

3005 Walton St, Unit 2

3005 Walton St, Unit 3

707 Franklin St

1128 Van Buren St

2589 Atlantic Blvd

1464 Holmesdale Rd

The Columns

Eagle Rock II

4836 Atlantic Blvd
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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 | $1,402 | $765 | $1,896 |
| Empire Point 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $818 | $2,202 |
| Empire Point 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,810 | $749 | $3,737 |
| Empire Point 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,498 | $1,569 | $7,856 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at Prospect Heights priced from $749. Riverton Tower Senior Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $779. Here are the most affordable Empire Point apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Heights | B1C | 2BR,1BA | $749 |
| Riverton Tower Senior Center | The Studio | Studio,1BA | $779 |
| Arco Place Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $818 |
| Palms of Arlington | 1 BR, 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Tree Hill | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Cimarron Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Glenwood Apartments | Model 1A | 1BR,1BA | $940 |
| Pier 5350 | The Driftwood | Studio,1BA | $969 |
| Caliente Apartments | 2BR, 1 BTH | 2BR,1BA | $998 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Empire Point, FL
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Empire Point area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2 Model at Magnolia Village in the in the Arlington neighborhood starting from $1,533. The second greatest value Empire Point apartment is the 3 Bed - 2 Bath Model at Laurel Pointe starting at $1,629 with a $1.36 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Village | 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Laurel Pointe | 3 Bed - 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Cimarron Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| University Square Apartments | 1 Bed - Partially Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Arco Place Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Marco Meadows | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Caliente Apartments | 2BR, 1 BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Tree Hill | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Palms of Arlington | 1 BR, 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Riverton Tower Senior Center | The Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.36 |
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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 $998.
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 $2,499.
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 65 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 $388 which is $2,111 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Empire Point.
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