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

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property at 9525 Campus Ave

$925

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9525 Campus Ave

JacksonvilleFL32208

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The Ansley
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$1,133 - $3,943
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The Ansley

11011 Harts RdJacksonville, FL 32218
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Avenue 1601
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avenue 1601

1601 Dunn AveJacksonville, FL 32218
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Madison Woods Apartments
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Madison Woods Apartments

10970 Lem Turner RdJacksonville, FL 32218
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property at 8817 6th Ave

$1,299

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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8817 6th Ave

JacksonvilleFL32208

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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 $862. Avenue 1601 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Element at River Pointe1x11BR,1BA$862
Avenue 16011Br/1Bath1BR,1BA$990
The Marley at Trout RiverA31BR,1BA$1,024
The Place at Capper Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,056
NorthlakePineview Haven (1 Bed,1 Bath)1BR,1BA$1,082

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, FL

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $1.19 price per square foot Townhome Model at Jasmine in the in the First Coast Center neighborhood starting from $1,442. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the 2/1 SIGNATURE Model at River City Place starting at $1,249 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Ribault 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.
JasmineTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.19
River City Place2/1 SIGNATURE2BR,1BA$1.25
The Howell at the Preserve ApartmentsAnna Maria1BR,1BA$1.50
The Marley at Trout RiverA21BR,1BA$1.28
Island PointeSt. Croix1BR,1BA$1.51
The Element at River Pointe1x11BR,1BA$1.23
The Place at Capper Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51
The AnsleyA11BR,1BA$1.88
NorthlakePineview Haven (1 Bed,1 Bath)1BR,1BA$1.80
Avenue 16011Br/1Bath1BR,1BA$1.75

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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!

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 $862, while the average apartment in Highlands costs $1,442.

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 20 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 $328 which is $1,114 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands.

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