Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St Nicholas West Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $500 (46 Rentals)

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$1,078 - $1,098

1 Bedroom Rentals

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218 Church St W

JacksonvilleFL32202

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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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Creekside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Apartments

1218 Hickman RdJacksonville, FL 32216
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La Palma
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Palma

5522 Playa WayJacksonville, FL 32211
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Eagle Rock II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Rock II

3760 University Blvd SJacksonville, FL 32216
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The Carling Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Carling Apartments

31 W Adams StJacksonville, FL 32202
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412 E Ashley St
1 Bedroom Apartments

412 E Ashley St

412 E Ashley StJacksonville, FL 32202
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Ashley Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ashley Square

650 N Newnan StJacksonville, FL 32202
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The Palms at 2800
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Palms at 2800

2800 University Blvd SJacksonville, FL 32216

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 Manchester priced from $745. Case De Marco Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable St Nicholas West apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ManchesterStudio OStudio,1BA$745
Case De Marco ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$850
Stonemont VillageA1 - Premium1BR,1BA$914
Oasis at San Marco1/1 Classic1BR,1BA$999
Prospect Heights ApartmentsA1-Classic1BR,1BA$999
Marco Meadows1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$999
Laurel Pointe1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Lofts at CathedralAshley 2Studio,1BA$999
Pier 53501-1 StudioStudio,1BA$1,005
The Landings at San Marco1 BR, 1 BA - Original1BR,1BA$1,018

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Nicholas West, FL

As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the St Nicholas West area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2652 Merwyn Rd Model at 2652 Merwyn Rd in the in the Empire Point neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value St Nicholas West apartment is the 3 Bed - 2 Bath Model at Laurel Pointe starting at $1,599 with a $1.33 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.
2652 Merwyn Rd2652 Merwyn Rd2BR,1BA$1.29
Laurel Pointe3 Bed - 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.33
The Sterling at San Marco3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.27
Magnolia Village11BR,1BA$1.43
University Square Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Lofts at San Marco East2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.38
Three FountainsUpstairs 2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.44
Stonemont VillageA1 - Signature1BR,1BA$1.37
Marco Meadows1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.33
Houston Street ManorA1-F1BR,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St Nicholas West, Jacksonville, FL

Ranked #11

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

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4.0
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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 $1,018.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in St Nicholas West?

The cheapest apartment in St Nicholas West is Stonemont Village which is listed at $914, while the average apartment in St Nicholas West costs $3,500.

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 49 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 $182 which is $3,318 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Nicholas West.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!