
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ortega Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $580 (42 Rentals)
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Morningside

Cedar Creek Villas

Villas On The Hill

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1137 Lake Shore Blvd, Unit 1137

Madelyn Oaks Apartments

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Cove at Peninsula

The Villas at Ortega
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4415 Melrose Ave, Unit 3

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Sound at Peninsula

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Bayside at Peninsula

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Paloma's Apartments

Palms at Ortega

Avner Holdings

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6511 San Juan Ave, Unit 3

Westwood Apartments
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2979 Downing St, Unit 1

6475 Breezy Oaks Wy, Unit 202

2979 Downing St, Unit 4

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3668 Valencia Rd, Unit 4

Courtyard Apartments

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931 Cedar St, Unit 3

4635 Waverly Ln
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6421 Breezy Oaks Wy, Unit 101

6439 Breezy Oaks Wy, Unit 102

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View on the River

6439 Breezy Oaks Wy

911 Riviera St

909 Riviera St

2738 Riverside

913 Riviera St
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Momentum Blanding

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1521 McDuff Ave S, Unit #1

Riviera Park

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Rivervue Avondale

The Hendricks at San Marco

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3675 Herschel St, Unit #2

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2798 Downing St, Unit SI ID1578597P

5375 Ortega Farms Blvd
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THE RIVER HOMES AT ORTEGA

4644 Sussex Ave
Ortega, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ortega?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ortega Studio Apartments | $1,037 | $920 | $1,624 |
| Ortega 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,305 | $580 | $2,464 |
| Ortega 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,345 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| Ortega 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $1,200 | $3,224 |
| Ortega 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,559 | $1,402 | $1,717 |
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There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Ortega Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
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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 Villas On The Hill priced from $875. Cove at Peninsula has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $914. Here are the most affordable Ortega apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas On The Hill | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Cove at Peninsula | Cedar | Studio,1BA | $914 |
| Sound at Peninsula | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Bayside at Peninsula | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,027 |
| Paloma's Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Palms at Ortega | Holly | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| Cedar Creek Villas | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Avner Holdings | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ortega, FL
As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ortega area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Partial Renovated Model at The Villas at Ortega in the in the Ortega neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Ortega apartment is the 931 Cedar St Model at 931 Cedar St, Unit 3 starting at $1,200 with a $1.20 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villas at Ortega | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Partial Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 931 Cedar St, Unit 3 | 931 Cedar St | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Madelyn Oaks Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Seaboard Oaks | 2 bedroom/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Bayside at Peninsula | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Westwood Apartments | Autumn | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Avner Holdings | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Sound at Peninsula | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 6511 San Juan Ave, Unit 3 | 6511 San Juan Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| 1137 Lake Shore Blvd, Unit 1137 | 1137 Lake Shore Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ortega Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ortega?
The cheapest apartment in Ortega is Cedar Creek Villas which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Ortega costs $1,265.
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 $1,559 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ortega.
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