The Village at San Jose Apartments
5551 Auburn Rd,
Jacksonville, FL 32207
$949 - $1,529
Studio - 2 Beds
Lakewood
Jacksonville, FL
Lakewood - Jacksonville, FL Area Guide
A riverfront neighborhood six miles from Downtown Jacksonville
Great Location
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River
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Quiet
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Lake
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Lakewood is a beautiful neighborhood nestled along the Saint Johns River about six miles south of Downtown Jacksonville. True to its name, Lakewood has two small lakes and several parks. Complemented by palm trees, Lakewood has apartments, townhomes, and houses available for rent at various price points. The area is mainly residential, but Lakewood has a commercial area located along San Jose Boulevard and University Boulevard West. These streets are filled with casual eateries, grocers, and other establishments. If you’re looking for a quiet, more affordable area that’s still close to the heart of the city, Lakewood is a great choice.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lakewood is $1,215 for a studio, $1,186 for one bedroom, and $1,231 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lakewood has decreased by -3.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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487 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,215/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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666 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,186/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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890 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,231/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lakewood - Jacksonville, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Lakewood - Jacksonville, FL, so everyday errands require more planning.
No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
10
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Lakewood - Jacksonville, FL provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Lakewood - Jacksonville, FL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cuba Hunter Park
- Lovelace Park
- Jessie Ball DuPont Park
- MOSH - Museum of Science & History
- Camp Tomahawk
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 February 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.