University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL

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University of North Florida - Jacksonville, FL

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Building new collegiate traditions at the heart of the Southeast’s biggest city

Public Urban Beach New Attractive

While one of the youngest colleges in the southeast, the University of North Florida has distinguished itself as a competitive scholarly institution since opening its doors in 1972. The combination of research capabilities and strong academic culture has earned the university numerous accolades, including recognition as one of the best colleges in the region and the nation by publications like “Forbes” and “The Princeton Review.”

The UNF Arena is one of the city’s more popular venues, hosting a blend of concerts, ceremonies, and other special events in addition to serving as the home court for Osprey basketball and volleyball. A mid-sized campus of about 15,000 students, UNF occupies a quiet section of eastern Jacksonville, roughly halfway between Downtown and the beach.

While housing options within easy walking distance of the main campus are limited, the surrounding area is filled with apartments, condos, and rental houses to suit any taste and budget.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Jacksonville, FL is $1,051 for a studio, $1,293 for one bedroom, $1,524 for two bedrooms, and $1,888 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jacksonville has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 477 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,051/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 747 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,293/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,090 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,524/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,377 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,888/month

    Average Rent

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

  • Beach and Peach Park
  • Touchton Road Park
  • Castaway Island Preserve
  • Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens
  • Lovelace Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Jacksonville International

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