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

Arco Place Apartments

Total Monthly Price
743 Pippin St, Unit 743

Case De Marco Apartments

1824 Hendricks Ave

Palms of Arlington

5557 Arlington Rd

3054 Belden St
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1110 Caliente Dr

5511 Los Santos Way

2139 Spring Park Rd, Unit #4

Pier 5350

4474 Spring Glen Rd

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Laurel Pointe

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Stonemont Village

3044 Walton St

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3159 Belden St

University Square Apartments

3005 Walton St

Houston Street Manor

Lofts at San Marco East
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3114 Belden Cir

5452 Playa Way

3133 Belden St

2216 Spring Park Rd

Cambridge Park

Eastside Garden

Franklin Arms Apartments - Near downtown

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Candlelight Square
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1644-1646 San Marco Blvd

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River Road

Mayfair Village

Eagle Rock II

412 E Ashley St

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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 | $1,385 | $799 | $1,905 |
| St Nicholas West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,616 | $818 | $2,288 |
| St Nicholas West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,939 | $825 | $3,337 |
| St Nicholas West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,535 | $1,549 | $4,446 |
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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 Studio unit found at Manchester priced from $800. Arco Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $818. Here are the most affordable St Nicholas West apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | Studio One Bath Open | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Arco Place Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $818 |
| Case De Marco Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Pier 5350 | The Driftwood | Studio,1BA | $989 |
| Marco Meadows | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| University Square Apartments | 1 Bed - Partially Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Houston Street Manor | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,053 |
| Lofts at San Marco East | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,088 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St Nicholas West, FL
As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the St Nicholas West area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Model at Magnolia Village in the in the Arlington neighborhood starting from $1,642. The second greatest value St Nicholas West apartment is the B1 - Signature Model at Stonemont Village starting at $1,149 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Empire Point 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Village | 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Stonemont Village | B1 - Signature | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.04 |
| The Sterling at San Marco | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| 2139 Spring Park Rd, Unit #4 | 2139 Spring Park Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| The Carling Apartments | Fairfield | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Three Fountains | Upstairs 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| University Square Apartments | 1 Bed - Fully Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Arco Place Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Marco Meadows | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 743 Pippin St, Unit 743 | 743 Pippin St | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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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 $1,088.
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 $2,544.
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 77 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 $276 which is $2,268 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St Nicholas West.
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