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Riverside Jacksonville, FL

A scenic neighborhood alongside the Saint Johns River

Scenic Riverside Charming

Named for the picturesque stretch of water on which it sits, the Riverside neighborhood offers striking views of the Saint Johns River. Residents have ample opportunities to take in the sights because of this charming neighborhood’s walkable layout, with convenient placement of restaurants, bars, grocery stores, and parks close to the rivers.

The heart of Riverside is the quirky Five Points area, a retail and dining district named for its five-way intersection. Here, locals enjoy catching a flick at the historic Sun Ray Cinema, which shows first-run and indie films, in addition to perusing the diverse eateries and shops in the area.

In keeping with its Bohemian vibe, Riverside offers a variety of rental properties, from newly designed apartment buildings to renovated historic houses. When it's time to leave for work, Downtown Jacksonville is only two miles away, providing quick access to employment opportunities at several Fortune 500 companies.

Rent Trends

As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in Riverside is $1,033 for a studio, $1,415 for one bedroom, $2,108 for two bedrooms, and $2,324 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverside has increased by 5.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 436 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,033/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 692 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,415/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,015 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,108/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,411 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,324/month

    Average Rent

Learn More About Riverside

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Great Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

80 / 100

Great Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

80 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

40 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

90 / 100

Extremely Noisy

Quiet Score

10 / 100

Reviews of Riverside - Jacksonville, FL

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4.1 15 Reviews

Current Resident

8 years agoNiche Review

I love the elementary school, it's very old and historic. The teachers and family's are great. The only thing I'd change is parking lol.. overall riverside is a great place, historic and quiet. I live living here.

Niche User

10 years and 2 months agoNiche Review

I like that I live in a quiet neighborhood, but there is always something to do nearby. Having the beach a short drive away is great. The city has a lot to offer, you just have to look for it.

Niche User

10 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

Crime does happen sometimes in my neighborhood but these are only things that I have heard on the news. I have never seen crime with my own eyes.

Niche User

10 years and 5 months agoNiche Review

Despite a few issues, its a beautiful neighborhood with relatively low crime, surrounded by restaurants, parks, churches, and the river.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
  • Jessie Ball DuPont Park
  • MOSH - Museum of Science & History
  • Bulls Bay Preserve
  • Cuba Hunter 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 June 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.