Average Rent in Jacksonville, FL
21 apartment buildings, 297 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,687/mo
Cheapest
$850/mo
Properties
21
Units
297
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 21 properties in Jacksonville, FL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Jacksonville, FL Rent Prices
All 21 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Heth Realty, Inc
711 Margaret St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA
Lofts at Murray Hill
840 Edgewood Ave S, Jacksonville, FL 32205, USA
Lofts at LaVilla
995 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA
Lofts at Monroe
906 W Monroe St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA
The Carling Apartments
31 Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA
The Residences At Barnett
112 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA
11 East Forsyth Apartments
11 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heth Realty, Inc 711 Margaret St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA | $850 | $1,346 | $1.36 | 3.8 (148) | 42 |
| 2 | Lofts at Murray Hill 840 Edgewood Ave S, Jacksonville, FL 32205, USA | $999 | $1,305 | $1.91 | 3.9 (81) | 4 |
| 3 | Lofts at LaVilla 995 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA | $1,080 | $1,080 | $2.27 | 4.2 (142) | 1 |
| 4 | Lofts at Monroe 906 W Monroe St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA | $1,089 | $1,288 | $1.48 | 4.1 (102) | 3 |
| 5 | The Carling Apartments 31 Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA | $1,194 | $1,415 | $1.65 | 4.6 (97) | 13 |
| 6 | The Residences At Barnett 112 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA | $1,219 | $1,458 | $2.33 | 4.3 (32) | 22 |
| 7 | 11 East Forsyth Apartments 11 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA | $1,254 | $1,353 | $1.85 | 4.1 (83) | 6 |
Explore Each Property
Heth Realty, Inc
3.8 (148)711 Margaret St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA
Lofts at Murray Hill
3.9 (81)840 Edgewood Ave S, Jacksonville, FL 32205, USA
Lofts at LaVilla
4.2 (142)995 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA
Lofts at Monroe
4.1 (102)906 W Monroe St, Jacksonville, FL 32204, USA
The Carling Apartments
4.6 (97)31 Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA
The Residences At Barnett
4.3 (32)112 W Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA
Jacksonville, FL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Jacksonville, FL is $1,687 per month, based on 297 units across 21 apartment communities. Prices range from $850 at Heth Realty, Inc to $2,435 at One Riverside Luxury Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,440/mo | $999/mo | 52 |
| 1 Bed | $1,544/mo | $900/mo | 147 |
| 2 Bed | $1,963/mo | $850/mo | 80 |
| 3 Bed | $2,329/mo | $1,300/mo | 17 |
| 4 Bed | $2,500/mo | $2,500/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Jacksonville, FL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Jacksonville, FL averages $1,544/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,963/mo. At the local median household income of $66,981, that works out to 30% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Jacksonville, FL at $1,375/mo. The current tracked market average runs 23% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Jacksonville, FL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Jacksonville
Demand in the Jacksonville rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Naval Air Station Jacksonville
- Mayo Clinic
- CSX Transportation
- Baptist Health
Mean one-way commute in Jacksonville, FL is 24 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Jacksonville, FL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$67,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,687/mo.
Comfortable income
$81,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($850/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Jacksonville, FL is $66,981 , about 17% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Jacksonville, FL
Overall prices in Jacksonville, FL matches the national average by about 0% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 99.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Jacksonville, FL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,687 |
| Utilities | $465 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $1,108 |
| Healthcare | $541 |
| Other goods and services | $865 |
| Estimated total | $5,185/mo |
Population
961,739
Median household income
$66,981
Census median rent
$1,375/mo
Rent as % of income
32.2%
Median age
36.4
Mean commute
24 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Florida
How Jacksonville, FL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Jacksonville, FL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $3,097 | +84% | 30 |
| Tampa, FL | $2,835 | +68% | 26 |
| Orlando, FL | $2,087 | +24% | 22 |
| Pembroke Pines, FL | $2,674 | +59% | 18 |
| Port ST Lucie, FL | $2,221 | +32% | 17 |
| Hialeah, FL | $3,054 | +81% | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Jacksonville, FL?
The average rent in Jacksonville, FL is $1,687 per month, based on 297 units across 21 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Jacksonville, FL?
The lowest available rent in Jacksonville, FL starts at $850 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Jacksonville, FL?
1-bedroom apartments in Jacksonville, FL average $1,544/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $900/mo across 147 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Jacksonville, FL?
2-bedroom apartments in Jacksonville, FL average $1,963/mo. Units start from $850/mo across 80 units currently listed.
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