Ortega Hills

Jacksonville, FL

Ortega Hills - Jacksonville, FL

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

2.4 (9 Reviews)

Located about 14 miles southwest of downtown Jacksonville, Ortega Hills has a small-town atmosphere, with single-story homes for rent nestled between beautiful green trees. The military has a strong presence in this neighborhood, as the Jacksonville Naval Air Station sits next to Ortega Hills on the other side of Route 17. Locals make sure to hit the annual NAS Jax Air Show to see the Blue Angels, who started their performing careers at this show.

Ortega Hills residents enjoy hanging out at Fleet Reserve and playing some darts. On hot weekend days, check out the Ortega Hills Playground park, a great place to relax or grill up some burgers. With Interstate 295 on the southern edge of this neighborhood, you have quick access to the rest of Jacksonville.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Ortega Hills is $918 for a studio, $1,384 for one bedroom, $1,600 for two bedrooms, and $1,935 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ortega Hills has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

Studio
288 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$918/month

Average Rent

1 BR
711 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,384/month

Average Rent

2 BR
1,063 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,600/month

Average Rent

3 BR
1,225 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$1,935/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

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.

Reviews of Ortega Hills - Jacksonville, FL

Niche Reviews

2.4 9 Reviews

Current Resident

1 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review

My family and I just moved here to find out my unit never got painted or turned by maintenance ..and the last person that lived here was very nasty so walls are filthy apartments rent pricing don't match the condition of the unit..that means no updates to the unit..and whatever damage is in the unit won't be fix Because it's now being called cosmetic damage..maintenance never finish work orders..thing's will started and never finish..Kitchen counters are peeling.. wood dry Roten..cabinet falling apart..not the Photo online apartment's are very old,screens missing from every other window.thing's you should expect to have when being a new tenant,it should be a happy experience not a stressful time..some apartment's here are nice but I happen to receive one that's in need of a update respectfully I hope thing's get better.

Niche User

9 years and 3 months ago•Niche Review

The local area is a generally good place to live in the right neighborhood. Jacksonville is home to me and I wouldn't want to live elsewhere.

Niche User

9 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review

There is a rowes grocery store around the corner, the have good prices and deals it just smells bad

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