
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $600 (46 Rentals)
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Peoples Choice Apartments LLC

5260 Ramona Blvd

1122 Woodruff Ave

Village at Hyde Park

Madelyn Oaks Apartments

3139 Cecelia St

Villas On The Hill
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Cedar Creek Villas

Paloma's Apartments

Riverbank Apartments

4313 Antisdale St

3220 Myra St

Melissa Grove

4313 Antisdale St

Hyde Grove
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1845 Lindberg Dr

Infinity Magnolia 2, LLC - Morning Side Apartments
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6979 Muffet Ct

3254 Phyllis St

3250 Phyllis St

1160 Comanche St

3337 Post St

3343 Post St

3516 Phyllis St
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3709 Park St

609 Comet St

1124 Woodruff Ave

6330 Fabian Dr

4225 San Juan Ave
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5219 Plymouth St
Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $970 | $699 | $1,200 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,089 | $700 | $2,111 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,384 | $975 | $2,258 |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $1,177 | $2,100 |
| Hillcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $1,312 | $2,000 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
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Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Jacksonville, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Infinity Magnolia 2, LLC - Morning Side Apartments priced from $850. Madelyn Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $851. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Magnolia 2, LLC - Morning Side Apartments | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Madelyn Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Villas On The Hill | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Village at Hyde Park | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Paloma's Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Cypress Apartments | Cypress Apartments - 504 | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Riverbank Apartments | RENOVATED MODERN 1 BED 1 BATH - Call our leasin... | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Samson Equities | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Cedar Creek Villas | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Westwood Apartments | Autumn | 1BR,1BA | $1,082 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, FL
As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.56 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Cedar Creek Estates in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the B3 Model at The Grove on Lane starting at $1,305 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Normandy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Estates | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| The Grove on Lane | B3 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.26 |
| Hyde Grove | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Cedar Creek Villas | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Cypress Apartments | Cypress Apartments - 504 | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Westwood Apartments | Autumn | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Madelyn Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Infinity Magnolia 2, LLC - Morning Side Apartments | 1 BED / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Paloma's Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Riverbank Apartments | RENOVATED MODERN 1 BED 1 BATH - Call our leasin... | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Hillcrest, Jacksonville, and the greater Jacksonville area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Infinity Magnolia 2, LLC - Morning Side Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $1,435.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillcrest?
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 7 regular apartments in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?
Cheap apartments in Hillcrest have an average cost of $688 which is $747 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.
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