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Average Rent in Jacksonville, FL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 16 apartment communities in Jacksonville, FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,544/mo
▼ 3% from last month
Lowest Available
$900/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
16
tracked daily
Units Listed
147
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Jacksonville, FL
Compare average rent across Jacksonville, FL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | $1,900 | $1,700 | 1 | 2 |
| Spring Park | $1,835 | $1,404 | 3 | 62 |
| Downtown | $1,741 | $1,080 | 7 | 63 |
| Jacksonville 32204 | $1,652 | $850 | 6 | 123 |
| Springfield | $1,518 | $1,295 | 1 | 43 |
| Southwest | $1,305 | $999 | 1 | 4 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Jacksonville, FL?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Jacksonville, FL is $1,544 per month across 16 apartment communities and 147 available units. Rents have decreased $50 (3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Heth Realty, Inc starting at $900/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,544/mo.
Prices range from $900 to $2,471 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 55 units are currently listed.
Jacksonville, FL Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Jacksonville, FL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Jacksonville, FL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heth Realty, Inc | $900/mo | $1,056/mo | 17 | 3.8 |
| Lofts at Murray Hill | $1,089/mo | $1,294/mo | 2 | 3.9 |
| Lofts at Monroe | $1,089/mo | $1,089/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| The Carling Apartments | $1,194/mo | $1,366/mo | 9 | 4.6 |
| The Residences At Barnett | $1,219/mo | $1,389/mo | 21 | 4.3 |
| 11 East Forsyth Apartments | $1,398/mo | $1,398/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| Lofts at Cathedral | $1,400/mo | $1,400/mo | 1 | 4 |
Google Search Trends for Jacksonville, FL Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Jacksonville, FL
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$62,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,544/mo.
Comfortable income
$74,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($900/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Median household income in Jacksonville, FL is $66,981 , about 10% 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) | $1,544 |
| Utilities | $465 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $1,108 |
| Healthcare | $541 |
| Other goods and services | $865 |
| Estimated total | $5,042/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.
Explore Jacksonville, FL Apartments
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