Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $500 (30 Rentals)

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Eagles Court
Studio Apartments

Eagles Court

2705-2753 Stardust CtJacksonville, FL 32211
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Eagle Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eagle Pointe

5611 Holly Bell DrJacksonville, FL 32277
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The Villager
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Villager

2951 Justina RdJacksonville, FL 32277
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Stardust
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stardust

5772 Merrill RdJacksonville, FL 32277

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French Courtyard
1 Bedroom Apartments

French Courtyard

3253 Justina RdJacksonville, FL 32277
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Miramar
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Miramar

3131 University Blvd NJacksonville, FL 32211
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Chelsea Courtyards
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chelsea Courtyards

2260 University Blvd NJacksonville, FL 32211
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University Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

University Townhomes

3266-3289 Justina RdJacksonville, FL 32277
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The Lakeside Nest
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Lakeside Nest

2681 University Blvd NJacksonville, FL 32211

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University Park, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Park area of Jacksonville, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at Gregory Cove priced from $599. Stardust has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable University Park apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gregory Cove3 Bed - 2 Bath3BR,2BA$599
StardustE1Studio,1BA$750
French Courtyard1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
MiramarA11BR,1BA$779
Eastside Terrace3BD/1BA3BR,1BA$786
Trollie Lane Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$800
Tree HouseA1 1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$820
Townsend ApartmentsDaisyStudio,1BA$934
The Square at 59 CarolineThe Ashton1BR,1BA$955
Caroline Village1 Bedroom - 7611BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park, FL

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Park area is the $0.70 price per square foot Flats Model at Jackson Commons in the in the Arlington neighborhood starting from $955. The second greatest value University Park apartment is the B6 Model at Edenfield Shores starting at $1,499 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jackson CommonsFlats2BR,2BA$0.70
Edenfield ShoresB62BR,2BA$1.29
Tree HouseA4 1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.11
Caroline Village1 Bedroom - 7611BR,1BA$1.34
Eastside Terrace3BD/1BA3BR,1BA$1.05
Gregory Cove1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.53
The Square at 59 CarolineThe Ashton1BR,1BA$1.46
Trollie Lane Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.27
MiramarA11BR,1BA$1.28
StardustE1Studio ,1BA$1.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Park, Jacksonville, FL

Ranked #63

Among neighborhoods in Jacksonville, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the University Park Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Park is under $1,020.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Park?

The cheapest apartment in University Park is French Courtyard which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in University Park costs $1,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Park?

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 25 regular apartments in University Park 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 University Park?

Cheap apartments in University Park have an average cost of $385 which is $1,215 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Park.

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