Southbank

Jacksonville, FL

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Southbank - Jacksonville, FL

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A beautiful location on the St. John's River

Riverfront Beaches Commute

Part of Jacksonville's downtown area, Southbank is separated from the rest of downtown by the St. John's River, which encompasses this peninsula on three sides. The area features art, culture, great food, and some spectacular views, making it an exciting place to live. Southbank has houses and condos for rent, with most found in the southwest corner of the neighborhood.

A great neighborhood for work or play, Southbank features several office buildings mixed with residential areas. Not far from Southbank, residents can enjoy Jacksonville’s 20 miles of beaches, including Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach.

Getting around Southbank is easy with Skyway, Jacksonville’s train service. You can even commute by water using the Jacksonville Water Taxi. The neighborhood is known for its scenic Southbank Riverwalk, the elegant Friendship Fountain, and the popular Museum of Science and History.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Southbank is $1,613 for a studio, $1,602 for one bedroom, $2,255 for two bedrooms, and $3,163 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southbank has increased by 4.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 595 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,613/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 697 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,602/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,147 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,255/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,511 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,163/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

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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.

47

Some Transit

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

65

Bikeable

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

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Jessie Ball DuPont Park
  • MOSH - Museum of Science & History
  • The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
  • Cuba Hunter Park
  • Bulls Bay Preserve

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Jacksonville International

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