
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Riverside Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $400 (43 Rentals)
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5262 Tulane Ave

Case De Marco Apartments

916 US-1

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2652 Merwyn Rd, Unit 1

2652 Merwyn Rd

2589 Atlantic Blvd

1464 Holmesdale Rd
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3044 Walton St

Marco Meadows

Mayfair Village

3166-3168 Belden St

3114 Belden Cir

1935 San Marco Blvd

1513 Palm Ave
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The Landings at San Marco

Oasis at San Marco

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2084 Huntsford Rd, Unit 2084

San Marco Village Apartments

Broadview Terrace Condominiums

San Marco Apartments

2150 Inwood Terrace

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Palmetto Glen

1644-1646 San Marco Blvd

1738 Wright Ave

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River Road

938 Cordova Pl

4351 Putnam Ave

3119 Belden Cir
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Elevate Southside

1569 LaRue

5201 Atlantic Blvd

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Lakewood Village

The Sterling at San Marco

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South Riverside, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Riverside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,474 | $850 | $1,905 |
| South Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,558 | $797 | $2,174 |
| South Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,911 | $1,000 | $3,449 |
| South Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,712 | $1,604 | $4,404 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Riverside Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
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Cheapest Available South Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Riverside area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at Case De Marco Apartments priced from $850. Broadview Terrace Condominiums has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $877. Here are the most affordable South Riverside apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case De Marco Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Broadview Terrace Condominiums | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $877 |
| Marco Meadows | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,039 |
| 1569 LaRue | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Landings at San Marco | 1 BR, 1 BA - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Lakewood Village | The Ariana | Studio,1BA | $1,189 |
| San Marco Village Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Signature | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Oasis at San Marco | 2/1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Riverside, FL
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Riverside area is the $1.64 price per square foot 3694 Grandy Ave Model at 3694 Grandy Ave, Unit A in the in the San Marco neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value South Riverside apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Lofts at San Marco East starting at $1,387 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the San Marco neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3694 Grandy Ave, Unit A | 3694 Grandy Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Lofts at San Marco East | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Broadview Terrace Condominiums | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Oasis at San Marco | 2/1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 1569 LaRue | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Barlow | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| The Exchange Jacksonville | A2LL | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Marco Meadows | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| San Marco Village Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Signature | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 2084 Huntsford Rd, Unit 2084 | 2084 Huntsford Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Riverside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Riverside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Riverside is under $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in South Riverside is Broadview Terrace Condominiums which is listed at $877, while the average apartment in South Riverside costs $2,526.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Riverside?
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 60 regular apartments in South Riverside 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 South Riverside?
Cheap apartments in South Riverside have an average cost of $307 which is $2,219 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Riverside.
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