Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ortega Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $600 (21 Rentals)

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Ortega, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ortega Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ortega area of Jacksonville, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Paloma's Apartments priced from $795. Madelyn Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $834. Here are the most affordable Ortega apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paloma's ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$795
Madelyn Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 50%1BR,1BA$834
Cedar Creek Villas1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Cove at PeninsulaCedarStudio,1BA$872
Villas On The Hill1x11BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ortega, FL

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ortega area is the $1.30 price per square foot 931 Cedar St Model at 931 Cedar St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Ortega apartment is the 1851 San Marco Blvd Model at 1851 San Marco Blvd, Unit 1 starting at $1,100 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ortega apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
931 Cedar St, Unit 2931 Cedar St1BR,1BA$1.30
1851 San Marco Blvd, Unit 11851 San Marco Blvd1BR,1BA$1.10
Seaboard Oaks2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.29
Bayside at Peninsula1A1BR,1BA$1.24
Westwood ApartmentsAutumn1BR,1BA$1.39
Sound at PeninsulaA11BR,1BA$1.22
Madelyn Oaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.47
Cove at PeninsulaCedarStudio ,1BA$1.44
Paloma's ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.33
Cedar Creek Villas1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ortega, Jacksonville, FL

Ranked #43

Among neighborhoods in Jacksonville, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Ortega Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ortega Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ortega?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ortega is under $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ortega?

The cheapest apartment in Ortega is Paloma's Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Ortega costs $1,461.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ortega?

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 5 regular apartments in Ortega 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?

Cheap apartments in Ortega have an average cost of $1,461 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ortega.

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