Southbank

Jacksonville, FL

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Southbank - Jacksonville, FL Area Guide

A beautiful location on the St. John's River

Riverfront Beaches Commute

Part of Jacksonville's downtown area, Southbank is separated from the rest of downtown by the St. John's River, which encompasses this peninsula on three sides. The area features art, culture, great food, and some spectacular views, making it an exciting place to live. Southbank has houses and condos for rent, with most found in the southwest corner of the neighborhood.

A great neighborhood for work or play, Southbank features several office buildings mixed with residential areas. Not far from Southbank, residents can enjoy Jacksonville’s 20 miles of beaches, including Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach.

Getting around Southbank is easy with Skyway, Jacksonville’s train service. You can even commute by water using the Jacksonville Water Taxi. The neighborhood is known for its scenic Southbank Riverwalk, the elegant Friendship Fountain, and the popular Museum of Science and History.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Southbank is $1,459 for a studio, $1,556 for one bedroom, $2,194 for two bedrooms, and $3,016 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southbank has increased by 3.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 550 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,459/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 679 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,556/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,038 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,194/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,440 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,016/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

60 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

60 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

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 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.