Cheap Homes for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $600 (17 Rentals)

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3343 Post St

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5238 San Juan Ave

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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 Studio unit found at Velma 1045 priced from $750. Villas On The Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Velma 1045Velma 1045 - 3Studio,1BA$750
Villas On The Hill1x11BR,1BA$875
Riverbank ApartmentsRENOVATED MODERN 1 BED 1 BATH - Call our leasin...1BR,1BA$915
The Grove on LaneA11BR,1BA$925
Cypress ApartmentsCypress Apartments - 2032BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, FL

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.49 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at View on the River in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,414. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the B1 Model at Crosscreek starting at $1,200 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
View on the River2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.49
CrosscreekB12BR,1BA$1.26
Cedar Creek Villas2 Bedroom Reno2BR,1BA$1.28
5674 Akra Ave, Unit 56745674 Akra Ave2BR,1BA$1.23
3307 Mayflower Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.34
3668 Valencia Rd3668 Valencia Rd1BR,1BA$1.46
Cypress ApartmentsCypress Apartments - 1042BR,1BA$1.25
Westwood ApartmentsAutumn1BR,1BA$1.39
Avner Holdings1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.41
1137 Lake Shore Blvd, Unit 11371137 Lake Shore Blvd2BR,1BA$1.26

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Hillcrest, Jacksonville, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillcrest?

There are currently 107 Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, FL with pricing that ranges from $850 to $115,000. There are also 118 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillcrest ranging from $600 to $2,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hillcrest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hillcrest ranges from $600 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,580.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hillcrest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hillcrest range from $1,200 to $2,869, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $690 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,402.

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