Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $600 (34 Rentals)

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View on the River
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$998 - $1,414
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

View on the River

2039 Niblick DrJacksonville, FL 32210
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Avner Holdings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avner Holdings

2125 Hyde Park RdJacksonville, FL 32210
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Ginger Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ginger Park

1956 Jammes RdJacksonville, FL 32210

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Magnolia Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Terrace

2045 Jammes RdJacksonville, FL 32210
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Jammes Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jammes Apartments

2506 Jammes RdJacksonville, FL 32210
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Morningside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Morningside

2401 Jammes RdJacksonville, FL 32210
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3347 Post St
1 Bedroom Apartments

3347 Post St

3347 Post StJacksonville, FL 32205
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Valencia Way
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Way

1214 Labelle StJacksonville, FL 32205
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property at 6613 Grace Ln

$800 - $900

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6613 Grace Ln

JacksonvilleFL32205

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Baywood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baywood Apartments

4565 Lexington AveJacksonville, FL 32210
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property at 3337 Post St

$925 - $975

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3337 Post St

JacksonvilleFL32205
property at 3343 Post St

$925 - $975

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3343 Post St

JacksonvilleFL32205

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Shirley
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Shirley

5040 Shirley AveJacksonville, FL 32210

Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas On The Hill1x11BR,1BA$875
Riverbank ApartmentsRENOVATED MODERN 1 BED 1 BATH - Call our leasin...1BR,1BA$915
CrosscreekA21BR,1BA$955
View on the River1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$998
Cypress ApartmentsCypress Apartments - 2032BR,1BA$1,000
Samson Equities1/11BR,1BA$1,010
Madelyn Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,027
Paloma's ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,030
Village at Hyde Park1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,072
Westwood ApartmentsAutumn1BR,1BA$1,082

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, FL

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.21 price per square foot B4 Model at The Grove on Lane in the in the Normandy neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 2 Bedroom Large Model at Cedar Creek Villas starting at $1,145 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Ortega neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Grove on LaneB42BR,1.5BA$1.21
Cedar Creek Villas2 Bedroom Large2BR,1.5BA$1.01
View on the River2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.49
Cypress ApartmentsCypress Apartments - 1042BR,1BA$1.25
Westwood ApartmentsAutumn1BR,1BA$1.39
Hyde GroveA11BR,1BA$1.45
7190 Conant Ave7190 Conant Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
Madelyn Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.47
CrosscreekA21BR,1BA$1.59
Riverbank ApartmentsRENOVATED MODERN 1 BED 1 BATH - Call our leasin...1BR,1BA$1.59

Jacksonville Student Housing Guide: Where to Rent Near UNF, JU, FSCJ and EWU

From historic Riverside to coastal Jacksonville Beach, find your perfect student apartment. Local expert advice on UNF, JU, and FSCJ neighborhoods and rent costs.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL

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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 Villas On The Hill which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $1,457.

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 $565 which is $892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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