Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Forest Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $500 (40 Rentals)

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Palm Terrace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Terrace

4646 Moncrief RdJacksonville, FL 32209
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The Weldon
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Weldon

1650 Moncrief Vlg EJacksonville, FL 32209
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Capri Villa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Villa

4832 Main StJacksonville, FL 32206
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property at 1551 W 33rd St

$795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1551 W 33rd St

JacksonvilleFL32209
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Steven Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Steven Apartments

26 E 59th StJacksonville, FL 32208
Senior Living
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Linda Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linda Apartments

7420 Linda DrJacksonville, FL 32208

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Rosalind Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosalind Villas

1800 Edgewood AveJacksonville, FL 32208
Senior Living
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Lake Park Colonial
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Park Colonial

1865 Edgewood Ave WJacksonville, FL 32208
property at 7210 Elwood Ave

$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7210 Elwood Ave

JacksonvilleFL32208

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Cheapest Available Lake Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Forest area of Jacksonville, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Cypress Landing priced from $866. The Marley at Trout River has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Lake Forest apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress LandingTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$866
The Marley at Trout RiverA11BR,1BA$915
Island PointeSt.Thomas1BR,1BA$1,067
The Howell at the Preserve ApartmentsCaptiva3BR,2BA$2,128

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Forest, FL

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Forest area is the $1.46 price per square foot Captiva Model at The Howell at the Preserve Apartments in the in the Lake Forest neighborhood starting from $2,128. The second greatest value Lake Forest apartment is the St. Croix Model at Island Pointe starting at $1,384 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Lake Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Howell at the Preserve ApartmentsCaptiva3BR,2BA$1.46
Island PointeSt. Croix1BR,1BA$1.75
Cypress LandingTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
The Marley at Trout RiverA11BR,1BA$1.52

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Forest Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Lake Forest is The Marley at Trout River which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Lake Forest costs $1,460.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Forest?

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 8 regular apartments in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest?

Cheap apartments in Lake Forest have an average cost of $180 which is $1,280 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Forest.

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