Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monterey Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $500 (51 Rentals)

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property at 5654 Baywood Ter

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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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French Courtyard
1 Bedroom Apartments

French Courtyard

3253 Justina RdJacksonville, FL 32277
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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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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
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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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Chelsea Courtyards
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chelsea Courtyards

2260 University Blvd NJacksonville, FL 32211
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property at 1782 E 24th St

$999

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1782 E 24th St

JacksonvilleFL32206

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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$750
Trollie Lane Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$800
Arco Place Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$818
Alderman Park ApartmentsA1S1BR,1BA$889
Palms of Arlington1 BR, 1 BTH1BR,1BA$894
Tree HouseA2 1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$961
Pier 5350The DriftwoodStudio,1BA$979
Tree Hill1X11BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey, FL

As of April 10, 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 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Yellow Pine Townhomes starting at $1,072 with a $0.89 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
Yellow Pine Townhomes2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.89
Caroline Village2 Bedroom - 9802BR,2BA$1.15
The Square at 59 CarolineThe Cosmopolitan2BR,1BA$1.26
Red Bay Apartment ComplexMangrove (Fully Renovated)1BR,1BA$1.30
Arco Place Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.02
Tree HouseA1 1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.28
Alderman Park ApartmentsA1S1BR,1BA$1.19
Caliente Apartments2BR, 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1.45
Trollie Lane Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.27

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Monterey, Jacksonville, FL

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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 $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monterey?

The cheapest apartment in Monterey is French Courtyard which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Monterey costs $1,659.

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 26 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 $390 which is $1,269 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monterey.

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