Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

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Jacksonville State University - Jacksonville, AL Area Guide

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Jacksonville State University is a public comprehensive university founded in 1883, providing distinctive educational, cultural, and social experiences for a diverse student population. Jacksonville State helps students meet their educational, career, and personal goals by challenging them academically in a responsive environment. Offering over 45 degree programs, JSU produces broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. Situated near the Alabama-Georgia border, JSU is surrounded by numerous apartments and houses available for rent. Convenience to Route 21 allows for simple commutes from farther distances as well. A broad range of student organizations, activities, events, fraternities, and sororities in addition to NCAA Division I Gamecocks contribute to a vibrant campus atmosphere at JSU. Just off campus, Calhoun County offers many options for outdoor recreation with a variety of natural amenities such as the Talladega National Forest. Opportunities for day trips and weekend getaways are plentiful with Birmingham, Atlanta, Chattanooga, and Montgomery all within a two-hour drive from the JSU campus.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Jacksonville, AL is $805 for a studio, $635 for one bedroom, $790 for two bedrooms, and $869 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jacksonville has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $805/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 588 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $635/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 818 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $790/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 842 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $869/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Few to No Café Options Nearby

Cafes

10 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

40 / 100

Schools

Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

484 Students

Kitty Stone Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

970 Students

Jacksonville High School

Public

Grades 6-12

782 Students

Pleasant Valley High School

Public

Grades 6-12

422 Students

Jacksonville High School

Public

Grades 6-12

782 Students

Pleasant Valley High School

Public

Grades 6-12

422 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Anniston Museum of Natural History
  • Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge

Commuter Rail

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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.