
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $400 (290 Rentals)
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Golden Shores of Jacksonville

Manchester

San Jose Towers

Creekwood Club

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1627 West Rd, Unit 1627

Pointe Parc at St. Johns

Case De Marco Apartments

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Mirage at Southpoint

Bentley Green Apartment Homes
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AVIA Lofts on Liberty Ridge

916 US-1

Shadow Bay

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Elevate Baymeadows

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Arcona Grove

The Avenues

The Park at Anzio

Park South at Deerwood

Glenwood Apartments

Madison Manor

Arbor Place Apartments

Park Place Apartments

Leigh Meadows Apartments

The Village at San Jose Apartments
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MAA Atlantic

1749-1751 Sheridan St

Beach Bluff Apartments

Auburn Glen Apartments

1613 Flagler Ave

One at Mandarin

Oasis at San Marco

University Square Apartments

1464 Holmesdale Rd

MAA Deerwood
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The Towers of Jacksonville Affordable Senior

MAA Southlake

Laurel Pointe

Antlers Apartments

Mayfair Village

Grove at Deerwood

1529 Pullen Rd

Summer Glen Apartments

Concord Crossing

The Club At Town Center
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Southside, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Studio Apartments | $1,345 | $757 | $2,235 |
| Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $799 | $2,912 |
| Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,773 | $749 | $3,850 |
| Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,187 | $1,142 | $8,789 |
| Southside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,543 | $1,606 | $6,942 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 290 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southside Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
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Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside area of Jacksonville, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Prospect Heights priced from $749. Golden Shores of Jacksonville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $757. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Heights | B1C | 2BR,1BA | $749 |
| Golden Shores of Jacksonville | Lake studio | Studio,1BA | $757 |
| Manchester | Studio One Bath Open | Studio,1BA | $760 |
| Case De Marco Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Mirage at Southpoint | The Victoria | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
| Riverview | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Kings Trail Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $877 |
| Landings at Parkview | LAP B1 | 2BR,1BA | $879 |
| AVIA Lofts on Liberty Ridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, FL
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.19 price per square foot Aventura Model at Heritage Deerwood in the in the Windy Hill neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Southside 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 Southside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Deerwood | Aventura | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Southside Commons Realty LLC | 0603C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Landings at Parkview | LAP C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Coastal Bay | Jax Partial | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Timberwood Trace | Palm | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.17 |
| Pinewood Pointe | Carambola | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
| Willow Trail | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Oxford Hall Apartments | 2 Beds 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Park Place Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath 1050 Sq. Ft. | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| University Square Apartments | 1 Bed - Partially Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Jacksonville Student Housing Guide: Where to Rent Near UNF, JU, FSCJ and EWU
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southside is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside?
The cheapest apartment in Southside is Golden Shores of Jacksonville which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Southside costs $21,442.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southside?
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 188 regular apartments in Southside 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 Southside?
Cheap apartments in Southside have an average cost of $153 which is $21,289 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.
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