The Waterford at Mandarin Apartments
11247 San Jose Blvd,
Jacksonville, FL 32223
$1,401 - $2,819
1-3 Beds
Area Guide
Mandarin Jacksonville, FL
Historic moss-draped oaks in paradise – this is Mandarin!
Park-Like
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Historic
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Shopping
Mandarin’s park-like landscaping, moss-draped oaks, and historic homes make this city great. Because of its location on the Saint Johns River, residents of this Jacksonville suburb come to expect sunny and warm weather year-round. Named after the orange in 1830, Mandarin was a prominent supplier of citrus fruits.
Speaking to its past, Uncle Tom’s Cabin author Harriet Beecher Stowe owned a small cottage in Mandarin. Stowe resided here for seventeen years, traveling to Mandarin from her main residence to ride out the cold months in a tropical climate.
Residents of Mandarin are comforted by The Avenues mall, which is surrounded by delicious restaurants. Riverplace Shopping Center is a neighborhood gem, with retailers like Cost Plus World Market and T.J. Maxx encompassing it. Many restaurants, service companies, and retailers are found on San Jose Boulevard. Close proximity to Interstate 295 provides direct access for area residents traveling from their apartment home.
Explore the Neighborhood
Bull Bay Pier is the largest marina for boat storage in Mandarin.
There are waterfront properties with backyard pools in Mandarin.
Spanish moss is plentiful in Mandarin.
Residents can take a walk on the walking trails in Mandarin Park.
Great decor and friendly atmosphere at V Pizza Restaurant.
The Mandarin Arts Festival had many great artists.
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Mandarin is $1,091 for a studio, $1,309 for one bedroom, $1,624 for two bedrooms, and $2,021 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mandarin has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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474 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,091/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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747 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,309/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,152 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,624/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,393 sq ft
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$2,021/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Mandarin
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mandarin - Jacksonville, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Mandarin - Jacksonville, FL, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
40
/ 100
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
30
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Mandarin - Jacksonville, FL are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby
Wellness
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Mandarin - Jacksonville, FL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Reviews of Mandarin - Jacksonville, FL
Niche Reviews 
40 Reviews
Current Resident
9 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review
I have lived here my whole life and I love the area of Jacksonville. I am familiar with the area and here I feel at home and safe.
Current Resident
9 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
I love how quiet and friendly Mandarin is! It is great for anyone of any age to live because it is so diverse.
Current Resident
9 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
Everyone in this area is so nice and considerate. After Hurricane Matthew all the neighbors made sure that everyone was okay and assured them that if they needed them that they would lend a hand. The communities are built to make friendships.
Niche User
10 years ago•Niche Review
Where I was originally from, crime was normal, so much so that people knew the difference between a gunshot and a firework. Here however, I have no worries about my safety. Crime is low and the people are kind.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Walter Jones Historical Park
- Mandarin Park
- Julington Durbin Preserve
- Camp Tomahawk
- Touchton Road 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 September 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.