Collins Preserve
5258 Collins Preserve Ln,
Jacksonville, FL 32244
$1,479 - $2,129
1-3 Beds
Ortega Hills
Jacksonville, FL
Ortega Hills - Jacksonville, FL Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
Located about 14 miles southwest of downtown Jacksonville, Ortega Hills has a small-town atmosphere, with single-story homes for rent nestled between beautiful green trees. The military has a strong presence in this neighborhood, as the Jacksonville Naval Air Station sits next to Ortega Hills on the other side of Route 17. Locals make sure to hit the annual NAS Jax Air Show to see the Blue Angels, who started their performing careers at this show. Ortega Hills residents enjoy hanging out at Fleet Reserve and playing some darts. On hot weekend days, check out the Ortega Hills Playground park, a great place to relax or grill up some burgers. With Interstate 295 on the southern edge of this neighborhood, you have quick access to the rest of Jacksonville.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ortega Hills is $847 for a studio, $1,345 for one bedroom, $1,513 for two bedrooms, and $2,004 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ortega Hills has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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288 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$847/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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706 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,345/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,059 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,513/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,225 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,004/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ortega Hills - Jacksonville, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Ortega Hills - Jacksonville, FL, so everyday errands require more planning.
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Ortega Hills - Jacksonville, FL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Reviews of Ortega Hills - Jacksonville, FL
Niche Reviews
9 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
There aren't really any great job opportunities in this area unless you want to work at a gas station or fast food restaurant.
Niche User
10 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
It's a pretty safe area crime doesn't really happen too too often
Niche User
10 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
Weather is pretty great here we don't get hit by anything too bad in this area
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fowler Regional Park
- Ringhaver Park
- McGirts Creek Park
- Walter Jones Historical Park
- 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.