
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $700 (67 Rentals)
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5260 Ramona Blvd

4584 Park St, Unit Room 3

4584 Park St, Unit Room 2

Morningside

Villas On The Hill

Cedar Creek Villas

Madelyn Oaks Apartments

Riverbank Apartments

The Grove on Lane
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Village at Hyde Park

Crosscreek

1131 Lake Shore Blvd, Unit 1131

4808 Lawnview St

1078 Day Ave

1160 Comanche St

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View on the River

3552 College St

1130 Woodruff Ave

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Paloma's Apartments
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Avner Holdings

3304 Phyllis St, Unit Apt 2

3304 Phyllis St, Unit Apt 2

Westwood Apartments

4415 Melrose Ave, Unit 3

3233 Post St

Lofts at Murray Hill

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7190 Conant Ave

1338 Wolfe St

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1718 Pine Grove Ave, Unit 3
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Ginger Park

Jammes Apartments

Magnolia Terrace

3347 Post St

4803 Lexington Ave

Valencia Way

5340 Kingsbury St

3343 Post St

3337 Post St

Village at Virginian Arms
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5687 Akra Ave

Baywood Apartments

Villas on the Hill 1165

5215 San Juan Ave

Villas on the Hill 1131 & 1137

Villas on the Hill 4806

Shirley

7178 Conant Ave

3323 Nolan St

Cypress Apartments
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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 | $1,132 | $995 | $1,270 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,155 | $800 | $1,790 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $1,000 | $2,760 |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,150 | $2,618 |
| Hillcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,214 | $1,402 | $3,642 |
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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. Riverbank Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. 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 |
| Riverbank Apartments | RENOVATED MODERN 1 BED 1 BATH - Call our leasin... | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Village at Hyde Park | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Crosscreek | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| View on the River | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $998 |
| Cypress Apartments | Cypress Apartments - 203 | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Samson Equities | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
| Paloma's Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Avner Holdings | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, FL
As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Large Model at Cedar Creek Villas in the in the Ortega neighborhood starting from $1,145. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the B3 Model at The Grove on Lane starting at $1,325 with a $1.28 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 Villas | 2 Bedroom Large | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
| The Grove on Lane | B3 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| View on the River | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Madelyn Oaks Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 50% | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Cypress Apartments | Cypress Apartments - 104 | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Westwood Apartments | Autumn | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Hyde Grove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Avner Holdings | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Crosscreek | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Riverbank Apartments | RENOVATED MODERN 1 BED 1 BATH - Call our leasin... | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
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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 $1,907.
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 6 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 $454 which is $1,453 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.
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