Jacksonville is gigantic. At nearly 900 square miles, it is by far the largest city in the contiguous United States, in terms of geographical area. The landscape is so vast and varied that you are almost certain to find any kind of environment that suits you. From the high-rise buildings downtown to the marina condos along the river to the suburban neighborhoods farther from the urban core, your apartment rental options in Jacksonville are nearly endless.
Jacksonville is never short on leisure activities. The dining and entertainment offerings are top notch, from the bustling nightlife in downtown to the upscale shopping at Saint Johns Town Center and everything in between. Football fans will feel right at home in Jacksonville as NFL Jaguars games tend to draw big crowds no matter how the team is doing. The Jags’ home field has also served as neutral turf for the annual University of Florida-University of Georgia rivalry game each Halloween weekend for decades.
The city limits contain a mind-boggling 111,000 acres of public parks and nature preserves, ensuring that you are never far from a lush green space. Located where the Saint Johns River flows into the Atlantic Ocean, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve is one of Jacksonville’s most popular spots for outdoor recreation. Easy access to Atlantic Coast beaches can make the entire city feel like one huge beach town. Locals love heading to nearby beaches for surfing, boating, fishing, and sunbathing.
The Friendship Fountain is next to the Museum of Science
Jacksonville skyline from the Saint John's River
Hotels along Jacksonville Beach
Downtown Jacksonville on a sunny day
The scenic Dames Point Bridge
The Jacksonville Beach fishing pier
As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Jacksonville, FL is $1,067 for a studio, $1,303 for one bedroom, $1,539 for two bedrooms, and $1,907 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jacksonville has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.
The cost of living in Jacksonville, FL is 8.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Jacksonville is 15.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,067 - $1,907. You can expect to pay 4.2% more for groceries, 10.5% less for utilities, and 12.6% less for transportation.
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Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Grades PK-5
673 Students
Hendricks Avenue Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
614 Students
J. Allen Axson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
574 Students
John Stockton Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
425 Students
Ruth N. Upson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
376 Students
Julia Landon College Prepartory & Leadership Development School
Public
Grades 6-8
818 Students
James Weldon Johnson College Preparatory Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
986 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,000 Students
Darnell Cookman Middle/High School
Public
Grades 6-12
1,003 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,173 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,363 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,270 Students
Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts
Public
Grades 9-12
1,068 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
922 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,537 Students
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† 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 2025.
