
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Royal Lakes Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $800 (59 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Royal Lakes area of Jacksonville.


Pointe Parc at St. Johns

AVIA Lofts on Liberty Ridge

The Avenues

Shadow Bay

Elevate Baymeadows

Lenox Cove Apartments

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Lofts at Baymeadows | Flexible Leases

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Amelia at Deerwood

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Villas at St. Johns

Creekfront at Deerwood

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Bay Club

9151 Western Way, Unit 4

9596 Hood Rd, Unit 9596202
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9548 Hood Rd, Unit 9548101

9548 Hood Rd, Unit 102

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7701 Timberlin Park Blvd, Unit 138

9157 Western Way, Unit 2

9151 Western Way, Unit 1

9249 Western Way, Unit 92493

9596 Hood Rd, Unit 202

9556 Hood Rd, Unit 9556201

9524 Hood Rd, Unit 9524202
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2202 Wood Hill Pl

Thomas Chase Apartments

Southside Commons Realty LLC

Elliot Baymeadows

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The Park at Trapani

10200 Belle Rive Blvd

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Royal Lakes, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Royal Lakes?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Lakes Studio Apartments | $1,025 | $899 | $1,349 |
| Royal Lakes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $850 | $2,782 |
| Royal Lakes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,542 | $1,165 | $3,227 |
| Royal Lakes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $1,519 | $3,850 |
| Royal Lakes 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,144 | $2,144 | $2,144 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Royal Lakes Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
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Cheapest Available Royal Lakes Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Royal Lakes area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at AVIA Lofts on Liberty Ridge priced from $899. Shadow Bay has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Royal Lakes apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVIA Lofts on Liberty Ridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Shadow Bay | Studio One Bath Open | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Lenox Cove Apartments | A1: 1 Bed 1 Bath - AFF | 1BR,1BA | $933 |
| The Avenues | Biagio | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Bentley Green Apartment Homes | A - Albion | 1BR,1BA | $936 |
| Park South at Deerwood | Little Talbot | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
| Elliot Baymeadows | 1 Bed, 1 Bath B (60% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $973 |
| Auburn Glen Apartments | Classic Amber | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Antlers Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Second Floor Glen | 1BR,1BA | $1,042 |
| Grove at Deerwood | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Royal Lakes, FL
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Royal Lakes area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom-Simply Modern Model at The Fountains at Deerwood in the in the Deerwood neighborhood starting from $1,768. The second greatest value Royal Lakes apartment is the 0603C1 Model at Southside Commons Realty LLC starting at $1,670 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Deerwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Royal Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fountains at Deerwood | 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom-Simply Modern | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
| Southside Commons Realty LLC | 0603C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Elements of Belle Rive Apartments | Cabana | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Creekfront at Deerwood | 2 BR/2 BA Town home - Cornflower | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Indigo Isles | The Bay | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Paradise Island | The Lantana | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Southside Villas | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| MAA Southlake | The Lake Placid | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Amelia at Deerwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| The Avenues | Cordova | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Royal Lakes Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Royal Lakes?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Royal Lakes is under $1,049.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Royal Lakes?
The cheapest apartment in Royal Lakes is Lenox Cove Apartments which is listed at $933, while the average apartment in Royal Lakes costs $2,144.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Royal Lakes?
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 24 regular apartments in Royal Lakes 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 Royal Lakes?
Cheap apartments in Royal Lakes have an average cost of $287 which is $1,857 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Royal Lakes.
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