Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL

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Florida’s most populated and expansive city

Coastal Riverside Active Vibrant Suburban

Jacksonville is gigantic. At nearly 900 square miles, it is by far the largest city in the contiguous United States, in terms of geographical area. The landscape is so vast and varied that you are almost certain to find any kind of environment that suits you. From the high-rise buildings downtown to the marina condos along the river to the suburban neighborhoods farther from the urban core, your apartment rental options in Jacksonville are nearly endless.

Jacksonville is never short on leisure activities. The dining and entertainment offerings are top notch, from the bustling nightlife in downtown to the upscale shopping at Saint Johns Town Center and everything in between. Football fans will feel right at home in Jacksonville as NFL Jaguars games tend to draw big crowds no matter how the team is doing. The Jags’ home field has also served as neutral turf for the annual University of Florida-University of Georgia rivalry game each Halloween weekend for decades.

The city limits contain a mind-boggling 111,000 acres of public parks and nature preserves, ensuring that you are never far from a lush green space. Located where the Saint Johns River flows into the Atlantic Ocean, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve is one of Jacksonville’s most popular spots for outdoor recreation. Easy access to Atlantic Coast beaches can make the entire city feel like one huge beach town. Locals love heading to nearby beaches for surfing, boating, fishing, and sunbathing.

Explore the City

The Friendship Fountain is next to the Museum of Science

Jacksonville skyline from the Saint John's River

Hotels along Jacksonville Beach

Downtown Jacksonville on a sunny day

The scenic Dames Point Bridge

The Jacksonville Beach fishing pier

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Jacksonville, FL is $1,038 for a studio, $1,290 for one bedroom, $1,526 for two bedrooms, and $1,885 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jacksonville has decreased by -2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,290/month
747 Sq Ft
House
$1,968/month
1,555 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,774/month
1,145 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,006/month
1,488 Sq Ft
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Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

28

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

J. Allen Axson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

574 Students

9
out of 10

John Stockton Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

425 Students

9
out of 10

Waterleaf Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

673 Students

8
out of 10

Hendricks Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

614 Students

8
out of 10

Ruth N. Upson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

376 Students

8
out of 10
8
out of 10

Lavilla School Of The Arts

Public

Grades 6-8

1,000 Students

7
out of 10
7
out of 10

Darnell Cookman Middle/High School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,003 Students

6
out of 10

Mandarin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,173 Students

5
out of 10

Stanton College Preparatory

Public

Grades 9-12

1,363 Students

10
out of 10

Douglas Anderson School Of The Arts

Public

Grades 9-12

1,068 Students

9
out of 10

Samuel W. Wolfson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

922 Students

9
out of 10

Paxon School/Advanced Studies

Public

Grades 9-12

1,270 Students

8
out of 10

Atlantic Coast High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,537 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail
  • Lonnie Miller Regional Park
  • The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
  • MOSH - Museum of Science & History
  • Bulls Bay Preserve

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Jacksonville International

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Living in Jacksonville

Restaurants

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The South isn't just about barbecue and deep-fried goodies, though there are plenty mouth-watering varieties available in Jacksonville. The best lunch in the city may just be a small little sandwich and salad shop called the French Pantry. Every day around noon you'll see a line out the door as people queue up for their chance at the Tomato Bruschetta salad and other delicious meals available.

Another excellent choice for a date or family outing is the Blue Bamboo. An Asian fusion restaurant, it has excellently crafted mixes between Japanese, Chinese, and Korean dishes that combine some of the best flavors from each.

If breakfast is more your thing than you might want to check out Maple Street Biscuit Company for their "Squawking Goat" which features pepper jelly, goat cheese and fried chicken on a buttery biscuit that will kick anyone awake in the morning.

Shopping

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The Avenues Mall, on Southside, is a monster of a complex featuring several hundred stores and kiosks ranging from JC Penny to Sears. Of course, no one would want to spend all their time indoors in Florida, so the St. Johns Town Center on Butler Blvd and I295 features more upscale amenities such as a pottery barn and an Apple Store in an open air setting.

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