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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $500 (17 Rentals)
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Breakwater Studios
1057 Broward RdJacksonville, FL 32218
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$884 - $1,6001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Marley at Trout River
800-900 Broward RdJacksonville, FL 32218
9525 Campus Ave
JacksonvilleFL32208
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$944 - $2,4881 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Element at River Pointe
11291 Harts RdJacksonville, FL 32218
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$995 - $2,3801 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Place at Capper Landing (aka Kendall Court)
10535 Lem Turner RdJacksonville, FL 32218
11319 Nettlebrook St E
JacksonvilleFL32218
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$1,038 - $3,358
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The Ansley
11011 Harts RdJacksonville, FL 32218
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$1,056 - $2,7161 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Island Pointe
1000 Island Point DrJacksonville, FL 32218
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$1,149 - $1,3992 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
River City Place
1275 Dunn AveJacksonville, FL 32218
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$1,172 - $2,2201 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Northlake
2445 Dunn AveJacksonville, FL 32218
1627 Wofford Ave
JacksonvilleFL32218
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Pelican Pointe Apartments
1333 Dunn AveJacksonville, FL 32218
9525 Campus Ave
JacksonvilleFL32208
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Avenue 1601
1601 Dunn AveJacksonville, FL 32218
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9248 9th Ave
JacksonvilleFL32208
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Madison Woods Apartments
10970 Lem Turner RdJacksonville, FL 32218
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Highlands, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Studio Apartments | $845 | $800 | $890 |
| Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,133 | $550 | $2,238 |
| Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,316 | $1,090 | $2,716 |
| Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,505 | $1,297 | $2,324 |
| Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,793 | $1,697 | $1,846 |
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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 Marley at Trout River priced from $884. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Marley at Trout River | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
| Avenue 1601 | 1Br/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| The Place at Capper Landing (aka Kendall Court) | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Ansley | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,038 |
| Island Pointe | St. Croix | 1BR,1BA | $1,056 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, FL
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $1.41 price per square foot Captiva Model at The Howell at the Preserve Apartments in the in the Lake Forest neighborhood starting from $2,052. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the Zen Willow (3 Bed, 2 Bath) Model at Northlake starting at $1,630 with a $1.48 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Howell at the Preserve Apartments | Captiva | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Northlake | Zen Willow (3 Bed, 2 Bath) | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Jasmine | Flat | 3BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| River City Place | 2/1 SIGNATURE | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Element at River Pointe | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| The Place at Capper Landing (aka Kendall Court) | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Island Pointe | St.Thomas | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| The Ansley | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| The Marley at Trout River | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Avenue 1601 | 1Br/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Highlands is The Marley at Trout River which is listed at $884, while the average apartment in Highlands costs $1,816.
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 6 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 $117 which is $1,699 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands.
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