
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $400 (267 Rentals)
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1456 Belmonte Ave

1824 Hendricks Ave

Prospect Heights

Creekwood Club

San Jose Towers

Park @ 7200

Case De Marco Apartments

Pointe Parc at St. Johns

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Mirage at Southpoint
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Manchester

Mount Carmel Gardens- A 62+ Community

Madison Manor

One at Mandarin

916 Childrens Way

916 US-1

3054 Belden St

Southside Commons Realty LLC

Summer Glen ~ Boutique Cottage Style Living Meets Hassle Free Leasing

Leigh Meadows Apartments
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Park Place Apartments

Bentley Green Apartment Homes

Elevate Baymeadows

The Village at San Jose Apartments

1627 West Rd, Unit 1627, Unit 1627

Auburn Glen Apartments

Arcona Grove

JaxBay Apartments

Glenwood Apartments

Arbor Place Apartments
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Kings Trail Apartment Homes

1613 Flagler Ave

Heron Walk

2036 Inwood Terrace

Park South at Deerwood

AVIA Lofts on Liberty Ridge

Laurel Pointe

Oasis at San Marco

University Square Apartments

2216 Spring Park Rd
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1464 Holmesdale Rd

The Avenues

MAA Mandarin Lakes

3044 Walton St

Lenox Cove | NEWLY-DESIGNED APARTMENTS

The Towers of Jacksonville Affordable Senior

3048 Belden St

Shadow Bay

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2652 Merwyn Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

MAA Southlake
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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 | $1,295 | $699 | $2,115 |
| Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $700 | $4,600 |
| Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,783 | $879 | $5,771 |
| Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,148 | $1,035 | $10,000+ |
| Southside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,471 | $1,881 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at Golden Shores of Jacksonville priced from $699. Prospect Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Shores of Jacksonville | Lake studio | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Prospect Heights | E1P | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Creekwood Club | 0 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Manchester | Studio One Bath Open | Studio,1BA | $815 |
| Stonewood | Studio | Studio,1BA | $820 |
| Case De Marco Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Pointe Parc at St. Johns | Spring Into Savings — $200 Off Your 1 Bedroom +... | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| One at Mandarin | A1 1x1 The Solano | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Summer Glen ~ Boutique Cottage Style Living Meets Hassle Free Leasing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Leigh Meadows Apartments | Two Bedroom Two bathroom 60% | 2BR,2BA | $915 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, FL
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.09 price per square foot Belleaire Model at Heritage Deerwood in the in the Windy Hill neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the B1 Model at Amelia at Deerwood starting at $1,459 with a $1.11 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 | Belleaire | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Amelia at Deerwood | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Timberwood Trace | Palm | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.07 |
| Jackson Palms | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Woodlake Park Apartments | Cypress II | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Pinewood Pointe | Carambola | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
| Willow Trail | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Oxford Hall Apartments | 2 Beds 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Mirage at Southpoint | MAS T2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Park Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath 850 Sq. Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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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 $915.
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 $17,771.
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 210 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 $176 which is $17,595 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.
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