Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monterey Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $500 (50 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5654 Baywood Ter

JacksonvilleFL32211

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Eagles Court
Studio Apartments

Eagles Court

2705-2753 Stardust CtJacksonville, FL 32211
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Eagle Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Pointe

5611 Holly Bell DrJacksonville, FL 32277
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Cambridge Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Park

1110 Caliente DrJacksonville, FL 32211
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The Villager
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Villager

2951 Justina RdJacksonville, FL 32277
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Miramar
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miramar

3131 University Blvd NJacksonville, FL 32211
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Eastside Garden
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Eastside Garden

1212 E 1st StJacksonville, FL 32206
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Villas at Woodlands
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas at Woodlands

7225 Crane AveJacksonville, FL 32216
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Green Phin Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Green Phin Flats

3285 University Blvd NJacksonville, FL 32277
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Catalina
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catalina

840-900 Bert RdJacksonville, FL 32211
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Stardust
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stardust

5772 Merrill RdJacksonville, FL 32277
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Eastside Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Eastside Terrace

1230 E 7th StJacksonville, FL 32206
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French Courtyard
1 Bedroom Apartments

French Courtyard

3253 Justina RdJacksonville, FL 32277
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Reserve At Waters
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve At Waters

6100 Arlington ExpyJacksonville, FL 32211
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Cimarron Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cimarron Apartments

830 Arlington River DrJacksonville, FL 32211
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La Palma
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Palma

5522 Playa WayJacksonville, FL 32211
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San Remo
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Remo

843 Alderman RdJacksonville, FL 32211

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Grand Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Oaks

7201 ARLINGTON ExpyJacksonville, FL 32211
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Silversmith Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Silversmith Creek

7211 Crane AveJacksonville, FL 32216
property at 1782 E 24th St

$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1782 E 24th St

JacksonvilleFL32206
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The Lakeside Nest
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lakeside Nest

2681 University Blvd NJacksonville, FL 32211
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Villager
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villager

2951 Justina RdJacksonville, FL 32277
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Chelsea Courtyards
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chelsea Courtyards

2260 University Blvd NJacksonville, FL 32211
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Monterey, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Monterey Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Monterey area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at 5140 River Bluff Lane priced from $665. Golden Shores of Jacksonville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Monterey apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5140 River Bluff Lane0/1Studio,1BA$665
Golden Shores of JacksonvilleLake studioStudio,1BA$699
French Courtyard1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$810
Arco Place Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$818
Tree Hill1X11BR,1BA$875
Palms of Arlington1 BR, 1 BTH1BR,1BA$894
The Square at 59 CarolineThe Ashton1BR,1BA$950
Tree HouseA1 1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$964
Alderman Park ApartmentsB1C2BR,1BA$974

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey, FL

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monterey area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3x3 Flat Model at Jackson Commons in the in the Arlington neighborhood starting from $945. The second greatest value Monterey apartment is the 1 Model at Magnolia Village starting at $1,417 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monterey apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jackson Commons3x3 Flat3BR,3BA$0.70
Magnolia Village11BR,1BA$1.41
Red Bay Apartment ComplexMangrove (Fully Renovated)1BR,1BA$1.30
Oasis at San Marco2/1.5 Signature2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Arco Place Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.02
Tree HouseA1 1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.29
Alderman Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.06
Renaissance at Strawberry Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1.38
1361 Bridier st, Unit Apt. 21361 Bridier st2BR,1BA$1.34
Caliente Apartments2BR, 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Monterey, Jacksonville, FL

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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monterey Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Monterey?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Monterey is under $974.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monterey?

The cheapest apartment in Monterey is Alderman Park Apartments which is listed at $794, while the average apartment in Monterey costs $1,612.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Monterey?

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 42 regular apartments in Monterey 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 Monterey?

Cheap apartments in Monterey have an average cost of $365 which is $1,247 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monterey.

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