Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Nicholas West Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $500 (70 Rentals)

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property at 1513 Palm Ave

$1,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1513 Palm Ave

JacksonvilleFL32207

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Cambridge Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Park

1110 Caliente DrJacksonville, FL 32211
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Eastside Garden
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Eastside Garden

1212 E 1st StJacksonville, FL 32206
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San Marco Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

San Marco Apartments

1931 San Marco BlvdJacksonville, FL 32207
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Candlelight Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Candlelight Square

2445 Spring Park RdJacksonville, FL 32207
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Palmetto Glen
2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Glen

2301-2965 Westmont StJacksonville, FL 32207
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La Palma
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Palma

5522 Playa WayJacksonville, FL 32211
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Creekside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Apartments

1218 Hickman RdJacksonville, FL 32216
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property at 311 W Ashley St

$845 - $1,040

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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311 W Ashley St

JacksonvilleFL32202
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River Road
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

River Road

1660 River RdJacksonville, FL 32207

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St Nicholas West, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available St Nicholas West Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the St Nicholas West area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at 343 E 1st St priced from $650. Prospect Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $724. Here are the most affordable St Nicholas West apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
343 E 1st St#2Studio,1BA$650
Prospect HeightsE1PStudio,1BA$724
ManchesterStudio One Bath OpenStudio,1BA$730
Arco Place Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$818
Case De Marco ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850
Palms of Arlington1 BR, 1 BTH1BR,1BA$894
Pier 5350The DriftwoodStudio,1BA$969
Caliente Apartments2BR, 1 BTH2BR,1BA$998
Laurel Pointe1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
University Square Apartments1 Bed - Partially Renovated1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Nicholas West, FL

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Nicholas West area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3 Bed - 2 Bath Model at Laurel Pointe in the in the Arlington neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value St Nicholas West apartment is the 1 Model at Magnolia Village starting at $1,358 with a $1.35 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Laurel Pointe3 Bed - 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.33
Magnolia Village11BR,1BA$1.35
Houston Street ManorB2-A2BR,2BA$1.31
Lofts at San Marco East2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.46
Three FountainsUpstairs 2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.44
University Square Apartments1 Bed - Partially Renovated1BR,1BA$1.18
Arco Place Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.02
1569 LaRue1/11BR,1BA$1.38
Marco Meadows1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.39
Caliente Apartments2BR, 1 BTH2BR,1BA$1.45

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

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

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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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St Nicholas West, Jacksonville, FL

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Florida including St Nicholas West, Jacksonville, and the greater Jacksonville area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 343 E 1st St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in St Nicholas West costs $2,503.

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 97 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 $310 which is $2,193 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Nicholas West.

Expert Rental Resources

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