Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $700 (13 Rentals)

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Madison Woods Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Madison Woods Apartments

10970 Lem Turner RdJacksonville, FL 32218
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Avenue 1601
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avenue 1601

1601 Dunn AveJacksonville, FL 32218

Highlands, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at Breakwater Studios priced from $800. Island Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $919. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Breakwater StudiosThe Del MarStudio,1BA$800
Island Pointe ApartmentsSt.Thomas1BR,1BA$919
The Marley at Trout RiverA11BR,1BA$940
River City PlaceFree $250 Rent Credit!1BR,1BA$999
The Place at Capper Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,089

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, FL

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $1.20 price per square foot Windrose Model at North Pointe Residences in the in the Lincoln Villas neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the Townhome Model at Jasmine starting at $1,280 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Highlands neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
North Pointe ResidencesWindrose3BR,2BA$1.20
JasmineTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.05
Mezza ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.45
Hampton Ridge ApartmentsTamarind I3BR,2BA$1.02
Pointe Grand on Main2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.14
Avenue 16013br/2bath3BR,2BA$1.38
River City Place2/1 SIGNATURE2BR,1BA$1.25
Mission PointeThe Branchwood1BR,1BA$1.56
The Element at River Pointe1x11BR,1BA$1.36
Island Pointe ApartmentsSt.Thomas1BR,1BA$1.36

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Northern Jacksonville. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Highlands Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Highlands is Island Pointe Apartments which is listed at $919, while the average apartment in Highlands costs $2,057.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highlands?

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 15 regular apartments in Highlands 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 Highlands?

Cheap apartments in Highlands have an average cost of $309 which is $1,748 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands.

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