Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $700 (23 Rentals)

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311 W Ashley St

JacksonvilleFL32202

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412 E Ashley St
1 Bedroom Apartments

412 E Ashley St

412 E Ashley StJacksonville, FL 32202

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The Carling Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Carling Apartments

31 W Adams StJacksonville, FL 32202
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Riverfront, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverfront area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at 11 East Forsyth Apartments priced from $1,086. The Carling Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,208. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
11 East Forsyth ApartmentsThe BradyStudio,1BA$1,086
The Carling ApartmentsKeystone Bluff1BR,1BA$1,208
Union Terminal WarehouseEdison1BR,1BA$1,299
The Residences at BarnettThe Jackson1BR,1BA$1,421
River HouseA41BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, FL

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $2.03 price per square foot The Mariner Model at The Strand in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the B4 Model at SoBA Apartments starting at $1,994 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The StrandThe Mariner2BR,2BA$2.03
SoBA ApartmentsB42BR,2BA$1.78
The Carling ApartmentsRiverside2BR,2BA$1.61
Union Terminal WarehouseBallard2BR,2BA$2.84
The Station at San MarcoB12BR,2BA$2.26
River HouseA31BR,1BA$2.28
Artea ApartmentsA1-Expandable Office1BR,1BA$2.61
11 East Forsyth ApartmentsThe HartStudio ,1BA$1.81
The Residences at BarnettThe Jackson1BR,1BA$2.46
Stevens DuvalCyprus1BR,1BA$2.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverfront, Jacksonville, FL

Ranked #109

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Riverfront Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverfront?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverfront is at 11 East Forsyth Apartments listed at $1,086.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverfront Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverfront Apartment is $1,208 at The Carling Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverfront Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverfront is starting from $1,589 at 11 East Forsyth Apartments.

What is the most affordable Riverfront Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riverfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Union Terminal Warehouse and starts from $2,785.

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