
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Riverside Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $400 (60 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Riverside area of Jacksonville.


916 US-1

1749-1751 Sheridan St

Oasis at San Marco

The Towers of Jacksonville Affordable Senior

3044 Walton St

Mayfair Village

The Landings at San Marco

1715 Sheridan St

1513 Palm Ave
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1935 San Marco Blvd

Lofts at San Marco East

925 Phillips St

3034 Belden St

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San Marco Village Apartments

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EVO Riverfront

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3363 Hendricks Ave, Unit SI ID1578443P

The Jack

2144 Dunsford Terrace

San Marco Promenade
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Eastborough

2647-A Peacock Street

1533 Flagler Ave

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1821 San Marco Blvd, Unit SI ID1578433P

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Artea Apartments

The Station at San Marco

Broadview Terrace Condominiums

San Marco Apartments

2150 Inwood Terrace
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Palmetto Glen

1644-1646 San Marco Blvd

Lions Head Apartments

River Road

3119 Belden Cir

2589 Atlantic Blvd

1464 Holmesdale Rd

Elevate Southside

Marco Meadows
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3005 Walton St, Unit 3

3005 Walton St, Unit 2

3005 Walton St

4836 Atlantic Blvd

4351 Putnam Ave

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Preserve at St Nicholas

5201 Atlantic Blvd

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 | $1,436 | $850 | $1,905 |
| South Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,591 | $900 | $2,368 |
| South Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,917 | $999 | $3,350 |
| South Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,745 | $1,879 | $4,404 |
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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. Oasis at San Marco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $999. 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 |
| Oasis at San Marco | 2/1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Landings at San Marco | 1 BR, 1 BA - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,087 |
| Marco Meadows | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Lofts at San Marco East | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,154 |
| San Marco Village Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Signature | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| EVO Riverfront | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
| The Jack | A1 LL (1 Bedroom) | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| San Marco Promenade | A1 LL (1 Bedroom) | 1BR,1BA | $1,359 |
| Eastborough | A1 LL (1 Bedroom) | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Riverside, FL
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Riverside area is the $1.89 price per square foot B2 Model at Barlow in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,199. The second greatest value South Riverside apartment is the B1 Model at SoBA Apartments starting at $1,891 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Downtown 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barlow | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| SoBA Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| The Exchange Jacksonville | A2LL | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Marco Meadows | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| San Marco Village Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Signature | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| The Landings at San Marco | 1 BR, 1 BA - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Lofts at San Marco East | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Oasis at San Marco | 1/1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| The Jack | A1 (1 Bedroom) | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Case De Marco Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
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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 $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in South Riverside is Oasis at San Marco which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in South Riverside costs $2,549.
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 34 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 $374 which is $2,175 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Riverside.
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