Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ortega Forest Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $600 (15 Rentals)

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Avner Holdings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avner Holdings

2125 Hyde Park RdJacksonville, FL 32210
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Timuquana Gardens
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Timuquana Gardens

5717 Timuquana RdJacksonville, FL 32210
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4565 Lexington AveJacksonville, FL 32210
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Shirley
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Shirley

5040 Shirley AveJacksonville, FL 32210

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Ortega Forest, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ortega Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ortega Forest area of Jacksonville, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Infinity Magnolia 2, LLC priced from $850. Cove at Peninsula has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $926. Here are the most affordable Ortega Forest apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Infinity Magnolia 2, LLC1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$850
Cove at PeninsulaMagnolia1BR,1BA$926
The Villas at Ortega2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Partial Renovated2BR,1BA$949
Bayside at Peninsula1A1BR,1BA$982
Palms at OrtegaHolly1BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ortega Forest, FL

As of November 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ortega Forest area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3A Model at Sound at Peninsula in the in the Ortega neighborhood starting from $1,363. The second greatest value Ortega Forest apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Cedar Creek Villas starting at $1,045 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Ortega neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ortega Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sound at Peninsula3A3BR,2BA$1.01
Cedar Creek Villas2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Palms at OrtegaLaurel2BR,1BA$1.54
Seaboard Oaks2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.33
Bayside at Peninsula1A1BR,1BA$1.23
Momentum BlandingA11BR,1BA$1.67
Infinity Magnolia 2, LLC1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.26
The Villas at Ortega1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Partial Renovated1BR,1BA$1.49
The Park at MarbellaPine1BR,1BA$1.59
Cove at PeninsulaCedarStudio ,1BA$1.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ortega Forest, Jacksonville, FL

Ranked #75

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Ortega Forest Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

23 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ortega Forest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ortega Forest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ortega Forest is under $1,299.

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

The cheapest apartment in Ortega Forest is Infinity Magnolia 2, LLC which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Ortega Forest costs $1,875.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ortega 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 18 regular apartments in Ortega 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 Ortega Forest?

Cheap apartments in Ortega Forest have an average cost of $225 which is $1,650 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ortega Forest.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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