Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

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Jacksonville State University - Jacksonville, AL

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Jacksonville State University is a public comprehensive university founded in 1883, providing distinctive educational, cultural, and social experiences for a diverse student population. Jacksonville State helps students meet their educational, career, and personal goals by challenging them academically in a responsive environment. Offering over 45 degree programs, JSU produces broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement.

Situated near the Alabama-Georgia border, JSU is surrounded by numerous apartments and houses available for rent. Convenience to Route 21 allows for simple commutes from farther distances as well.

A broad range of student organizations, activities, events, fraternities, and sororities in addition to NCAA Division I Gamecocks contribute to a vibrant campus atmosphere at JSU. Just off campus, Calhoun County offers many options for outdoor recreation with a variety of natural amenities such as the Talladega National Forest. Opportunities for day trips and weekend getaways are plentiful with Birmingham, Atlanta, Chattanooga, and Montgomery all within a two-hour drive from the JSU campus.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Jacksonville, AL is $801 for a studio, $591 for one bedroom, $771 for two bedrooms, and $862 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jacksonville has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $801/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 609 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $591/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 818 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $771/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 842 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $862/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

37

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

Pleasant Valley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

484 Students

9
out of 10

Kitty Stone Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

970 Students

8
out of 10

Jacksonville High School

Public

Grades 7-12

782 Students

7
out of 10

Pleasant Valley High School

Public

Grades 7-12

422 Students

5
out of 10

Jacksonville High School

Public

Grades 7-12

782 Students

7
out of 10

Pleasant Valley High School

Public

Grades 7-12

422 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Anniston Museum of Natural History
  • Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge

Commuter Rail

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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.