
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Nicholas West Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $681 (97 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the St Nicholas West area of Jacksonville.


Riverton Tower Senior Center

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1135 Caliente Dr

1434 Palm Ave

Palms of Arlington

916 US-1

912 Arco Dr

1613 Flagler Ave

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2442 Ridgewood Rd, Unit 2442 Ridgewood road

3005 Walton St, Unit 3

311 W Ashley St

5511 Los Santos Way

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2440 Ridgewood Rd, Unit 2440 Ridgewood

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Englewood Apartments

1749-1751 Sheridan St

3119 Belden Cir

Caliente Apartments

Pier 5350
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3166-3168 Belden St

1715 Sheridan St

Cambridge Park

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2216 Spring Park Rd

5452 Playa Way

The Landings at San Marco

925 Phillips St

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Lofts at Cathedral

Lofts at San Marco East

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931 Cedar St, Unit 3

The Residences at Barnett

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5747 Luella St, Unit 1
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Three Fountains

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1103 Caliente Dr, Unit Caliente Dr.

Eastside Garden

Franklin Arms Apartments - Near downtown
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St Nicholas West, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St Nicholas West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas West Studio Apartments | $1,536 | $769 | $2,554 |
| St Nicholas West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,558 | $818 | $2,907 |
| St Nicholas West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $749 | $3,952 |
| St Nicholas West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,436 | $1,300 | $4,404 |
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Cheapest Available St Nicholas West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the St Nicholas West area of Jacksonville, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Prospect Heights priced from $749. Riverton Tower Senior Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $779. Here are the most affordable St Nicholas West apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Heights | B1C | 2BR,1BA | $749 |
| Riverton Tower Senior Center | The Studio | Studio,1BA | $779 |
| Arco Place Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $818 |
| Palms of Arlington | 1 BR, 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Manchester | Studio One Bath Open | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| Englewood Apartments | 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
| Caliente Apartments | 2BR, 1 BTH | 2BR,1BA | $998 |
| Oasis at San Marco | 1/1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Pier 5350 | The Driftwood | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| University Square Apartments | 1 Bed - Partially Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Nicholas West, FL
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Nicholas West area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3 Bed - 2 Bath Model at Laurel Pointe in the in the Arlington neighborhood starting from $1,629. The second greatest value St Nicholas West apartment is the 1 Model at Magnolia Village starting at $1,378 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St Nicholas West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Pointe | 3 Bed - 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Magnolia Village | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 931 Cedar St, Unit 3 | 931 Cedar St | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Houston Street Manor | B2-A | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Three Fountains | Upstairs 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| University Square Apartments | 1 Bed - Partially Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Arco Place Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Englewood Apartments | 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Marco Meadows | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Riverton Tower Senior Center | The Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St Nicholas West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in St Nicholas West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St Nicholas West is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Nicholas West?
The cheapest apartment in St Nicholas West is Arco Place Apartments which is listed at $818, while the average apartment in St Nicholas West costs $1,625.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in St Nicholas West?
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 58 regular apartments in St Nicholas West 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 St Nicholas West?
Cheap apartments in St Nicholas West have an average cost of $307 which is $1,318 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Nicholas West.
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