Hillcrest

Jacksonville, FL

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Hillcrest - Jacksonville, FL

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Savor small-town charm in the city

Scenic Riverside Convenient Suburban Rural

Located about seven miles southwest of Downtown Jacksonville, Hillcrest brings a small-town atmosphere to the city. Houses for rent lie all around the neighborhood, with many surrounded by lush trees and other greenery. Enjoy the charm of a rural area while having quick access to entertainment options and other big-city amenities.

Normandy Boulevard features many of the area's shops and restaurants. Hillcrest residents take full advantage of the neighborhood's convenience to the Saint John's River, the longest river in the state and a great place for boating. Several area beaches, including the popular Jacksonville Beach, are situated about 20 miles from Hillcrest, affording residents endless opportunities for swimming, surfing, and beachcombing. Nearby parks like John D. Liverman Park and Criswell Park provide ample space for outdoor recreation as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hillcrest is $671 for a studio, $949 for one bedroom, $1,136 for two bedrooms, and $1,306 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hillcrest has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 556 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $671/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 700 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $949/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 866 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,136/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 893 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,306/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

58

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

34

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

58

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
  • Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail
  • Crystal Springs Road Park
  • Ringhaver Park
  • McGirts Creek 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 February 2025.