
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $600 (44 Rentals)
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4586 Park St

5260 Ramona Blvd

4584 Park St

1122 Woodruff Ave

6613 Grace Ln

6613 Grace Ln

Village at Hyde Park
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Villas On The Hill

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6613 Grace Ln

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5214 Lexington Ave

Hyde Grove
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5504 Plymouth St

Peoples Choice Apartments LLC

Avner Holdings

Ginger Park

5222 Lexington Ave

1845 Lindberg Dr

Infinity Magnolia 2, LLC - Morning Side Apartments

Magnolia Terrace
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Jammes Apartments

6330 Fabian Dr

1160 Comanche St

4803 Lexington Ave

3347 Post St

1124 Woodruff Ave

Valencia Way

3250 Phyllis St
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6979 Muffet Ct

3337 Post St

3343 Post St

Baywood Apartments

Villas on the Hill 1165

609 Comet St

Villas on the Hill 1131 & 1137
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Villas on the Hill 4806

3323 Thomas St

Shirley

3356 Lenox Ave
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 | $1,110 | $1,021 | $1,200 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,090 | $700 | $1,818 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $975 | $2,556 |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $1,177 | $2,100 |
| Hillcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $1,312 | $2,000 |
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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 Villas On The Hill priced from $875. Village at Hyde Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Riverbank Apartments | RENOVATED MODERN 1 BED 1 BATH - Call our leasin... | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Hyde Grove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
| Samson Equities | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
| Madelyn Oaks Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 50% | 2BR,2BA | $1,012 |
| Lofts at Murray Hill | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,021 |
| Westwood Apartments | Autumn | 1BR,1BA | $1,082 |
| Cedar Creek Villas | 2 Bedroom Large | 2BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, FL
As of February 19, 2026 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 B4 Model at The Grove on Lane starting at $1,400 with a $1.21 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 | B4 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.21 |
| Cedar Creek Villas | 2 Bedroom Large | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
| Madelyn Oaks Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Westwood Apartments | Autumn | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Hyde Grove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Paloma's Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Riverbank Apartments | RENOVATED MODERN 1 BED 1 BATH - Call our leasin... | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Village at Hyde Park | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Villas On The Hill | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Villas On The Hill which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $1,609.
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 $549 which is $1,060 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.
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