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Area Guide

Hillcrest Jacksonville, FL

Savor small-town charm in the city

Scenic Riverside Convenient

Located about seven miles southwest of Downtown Jacksonville, Hillcrest brings a small-town atmosphere to the city. Houses for rent lie all around the neighborhood, with many surrounded by lush trees and other greenery. Enjoy the charm of a rural area while having quick access to entertainment options and other big-city amenities.

Normandy Boulevard features many of the area's shops and restaurants. Hillcrest residents take full advantage of the neighborhood's convenience to the Saint John's River, the longest river in the state and a great place for boating. Several area beaches, including the popular Jacksonville Beach, are situated about 20 miles from Hillcrest, affording residents endless opportunities for swimming, surfing, and beachcombing. Nearby parks like John D. Liverman Park and Criswell Park provide ample space for outdoor recreation as well.

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Hillcrest is $675 for a studio, $966 for one bedroom, $1,136 for two bedrooms, and $1,497 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hillcrest has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 556 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $675/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 700 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $966/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 866 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,136/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 962 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,497/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

70 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

30 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Good Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

60 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
  • Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail
  • Crystal Springs Road Park
  • Ringhaver Park
  • McGirts Creek Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Jacksonville International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.