
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $500 (51 Rentals)
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Club at Charter Pointe

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Caroline Village

The Square at 59 Caroline

Tree House

Patriot Plaza

Townsend Apartments

1162-1164 E 16th St

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2631 University Blvd N

2695 University Blvd N

1629 E 9th St

1976 Lambert St

Gregory Cove

1743 E 27th St

Edenfield Shores

3260 Justina Rd

3280 Justina Rd

3245 Bourbon Alley S
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3251 Bourbon Alley S

3263 Bourbon Alley S

1617 E 18th St

Eagles Court

Eagle Pointe

The Villager

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Villager

1934 Brackland St

1627 E 9th St
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3401 Townsend Blvd

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1976 Lambert St

Skye at Ponte Vedra

814 E 60th St

2125 Lambert St

1823 E 25th St

1456 E 16th St

1144 E 18th St

1617 E 14th St
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University Park, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Park Studio Apartments | $1,023 | $1,020 | $1,030 |
| University Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,090 | $870 | $1,260 |
| University Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,205 | $998 | $1,642 |
| University Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,555 | $1,410 | $1,803 |
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Cheapest Available University Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Park area of Jacksonville, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Club at Charter Pointe priced from $890. The Square at 59 Caroline has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable University Park apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club at Charter Pointe | 1x1a | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| The Square at 59 Caroline | The Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Caroline Village | 1 Bedroom - 740 | 1BR,1BA | $959 |
| Tree House | A1 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Patriot Plaza | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $997 |
| Townsend Apartments | Pine | 2BR,2BA | $998 |
| Villager | Villager - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
| Gregory Cove | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,148 |
| Edenfield Shores | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $1,234 |
| Casa Bella Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,410 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park, FL
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Park area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3x3 Flat Model at Jackson Commons in the in the Arlington neighborhood starting from $945. The second greatest value University Park apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Casa Bella Apartment Homes starting at $1,410 with a $1.19 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Commons | 3x3 Flat | 3BR,3BA | $0.70 |
| Casa Bella Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Patriot Plaza | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Edenfield Shores | B5 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Tree House | A1 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Caroline Village | 1 Bedroom - 740 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Gregory Cove | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| The Square at 59 Caroline | The Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Villager | Villager - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Club at Charter Pointe | 1x1a | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Park Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Park?
The cheapest apartment in University Park is Club at Charter Pointe which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in University Park costs $1,546.
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 32 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 $322 which is $1,224 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Park.
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