Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $800 (23 Rentals)

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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10970 Lem Turner RdJacksonville, FL 32218
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Element at River Pointe priced from $868. River City Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Element at River Pointe1x11BR,1BA$868
River City Place1/1 CLASSIC1BR,1BA$949
The Marley at Trout RiverA11BR,1BA$950
The AnsleyA11BR,1BA$951
The Place at Capper Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,001

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, FL

As of November 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $1.63 price per square foot Captiva Model at The Howell at the Preserve Apartments in the in the Lake Forest neighborhood starting from $2,368. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the Tamarind I Model at Hampton Ridge Apartments starting at $1,199 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the First Coast Center 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.
The Howell at the Preserve ApartmentsCaptiva3BR,2BA$1.63
Hampton Ridge ApartmentsTamarind I3BR,2BA$1.02
JasmineFlat3BR,2BA$1.21
River City Place1/1 SIGNATURE1BR,1BA$1.31
Island PointeSt. Croix1BR,1BA$1.58
The Element at River Pointe1x11BR,1BA$1.24
The Place at Capper Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
The AnsleyA11BR,1BA$1.57
The Marley at Trout RiverA11BR,1BA$1.58
Avenue 16011Br/1Bath1BR,1BA$1.81

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Highlands is The Element at River Pointe which is listed at $868, while the average apartment in Highlands costs $1,694.

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 35 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 $916 which is $778 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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