Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ortega Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $700 (18 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 Studio unit found at Case De Marco Apartments priced from $850. Villas On The Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Ortega apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Case De Marco ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850
Villas On The Hill1x11BR,1BA$875
Paloma's ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$895
Cove at PeninsulaCedarStudio,1BA$897
The Villas at Ortega1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Renovated1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ortega, FL

As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ortega area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2827 Herschel St Model at 2827 Herschel St, Unit Apt 2 in the in the Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Ortega apartment is the 2943 St Johns Ave Model at 2943 St Johns Ave, Unit unit 3 upstairs starting at $1,690 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Riverside 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.
2827 Herschel St, Unit Apt 22827 Herschel St2BR,2BA$1.16
2943 St Johns Ave, Unit unit 3 upstairs2943 St Johns Ave3BR,2BA$1.21
Sound at Peninsula3A3BR,2BA$0.97
2830 Herschel St, Unit 12830 Herschel St2BR,1BA$1.38
Madelyn Oaks ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60%2BR,2BA$1.14
Cedar Creek Villas2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Palms at OrtegaLaurel2BR,1BA$1.48
Seaboard Oaks2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.33
Bayside at Peninsula1A1BR,1BA$1.32
Westwood ApartmentsAutumn1BR,1BA$1.39

Jacksonville Student Housing Guide: Where to Rent Near UNF, JU, FSCJ and EWU

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ortega, Jacksonville, FL

Ranked #69

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,057.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ortega?

The cheapest apartment in Ortega is Villas On The Hill which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Ortega costs $1,477.

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 19 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 $372 which is $1,105 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ortega.

Expert Rental Resources

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