Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Nicholas East Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $700 (23 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Candlelight Square

2445 Spring Park RdJacksonville, FL 32207
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The Palms at 2800
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms at 2800

2800 University Blvd SJacksonville, FL 32216
property at 3005 Walton St

$1,200

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3005 Walton St, Unit 2

3005 Walton St
JacksonvilleFL32207

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$1,200

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3005 Walton St, Unit 3

3005 Walton St
JacksonvilleFL32207
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Jacksonville Townhouse
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jacksonville Townhouse

3465 Phillips HwyJacksonville, FL 32207
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St Nicholas East, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available St Nicholas East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the St Nicholas East area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at Manchester priced from $740. University Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable St Nicholas East apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ManchesterStudio One Bath OpenStudio,1BA$740
University Square Apartments1 Bed - Partially Renovated1BR,1BA$1,000
Marco Meadows1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,029
Oasis at San Marco1/1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,099
The Landings at San Marco1 BR, 1 BA - Classic1BR,1BA$1,137

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Nicholas East, FL

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Nicholas East area is the $1.35 price per square foot 1 Model at Magnolia Village in the in the Arlington neighborhood starting from $1,358. The second greatest value St Nicholas East apartment is the 1 Bed - Partially Renovated Model at University Square Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St Nicholas East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Magnolia Village11BR,1BA$1.35
University Square Apartments1 Bed - Partially Renovated1BR,1BA$1.18
Marco Meadows1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.37
The Landings at San Marco1 BR, 1 BA - Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.78
Oasis at San Marco1/1 Classic1BR,1BA$1.69
The JackA1 LL (1 Bedroom)1BR,1BA$2.07
2652 Merwyn Rd, Unit 12652 Merwyn Rd1BR,1BA$2.00
ManchesterStudio One Bath OpenStudio ,1BA$2.59

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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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St Nicholas East, Jacksonville, FL

Ranked #179

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Florida, including Jacksonville. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Nicholas East Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St Nicholas East Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St Nicholas East Apartment is $995 at Manchester.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St Nicholas East Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in St Nicholas East is starting from $1,199 at Oasis at San Marco.

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