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

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Southside, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

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. Manchester has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Golden Shores of JacksonvilleLake studioStudio,1BA$699
ManchesterStudio One Bath OpenStudio,1BA$740
StonewoodStudioStudio,1BA$795
Case De Marco ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850
Prospect HeightsB1C2BR,1BA$874
RiverviewA11BR,1BA$875
Broadview Terrace Condominiums1X11BR,1BA$877
Kings Trail Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$877
Landings at ParkviewLAP B12BR,1BA$879

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, FL

As of June 02, 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 Palm Model at Timberwood Trace starting at $1,275 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heritage DeerwoodBelleaire2BR,2BA$1.09
Timberwood TracePalm3BR,2.5BA$1.07
Willow TrailTwo Bedroom One Bath Standard2BR,1BA$1.12
Oxford Hall Apartments2 Beds 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.19
Mirage at SouthpointMAS B32BR,2BA$1.13
Broadview Terrace Condominiums1X11BR,1BA$0.94
Landings at ParkviewLAP B12BR,1BA$0.98
Park Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath 850 Sq. Ft.1BR,1BA$1.12
Prospect HeightsB1P2BR,1.5BA$1.09
University Square Apartments1 Bed - Partially Renovated1BR,1BA$1.18

Jacksonville Student Housing Guide: Where to Rent Near UNF, JU, FSCJ and EWU

From historic Riverside to coastal Jacksonville Beach, find your perfect student apartment. Local expert advice on UNF, JU, and FSCJ neighborhoods and rent costs.

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southside is at Golden Shores of Jacksonville listed at $699.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southside Apartment is $849 at Golden Shores of Jacksonville.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southside is starting from $874 at Prospect Heights.

What is the most affordable Southside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Leigh Meadows Apartments and starts from $1,234.

Expert Rental Resources

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