West Side

Jacksonville, FL

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West Side - Jacksonville, FL

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A vast region west of Downtown Jacksonville

Scenic Suburban Rural Affordable Convenient Diverse

Jacksonville’s West Side is a sprawling region situated to the west of the downtown core. This portion of the city includes numerous established communities in addition to vast expanses of forested areas and undeveloped land. Among the many communities located on the West Side are Riverside, Avondale, Ortega, Argyle Forest, and Southwest Jacksonville.

There is a broad range of rental options available on the West Side, from luxury apartments in modern buildings to charming houses on large plots of land. West Side residents enjoy ample opportunities for outdoor recreation along the Saint Johns River in addition to several state forests and equestrian centers in the area. Oakleaf Town Center and Oak Hill Village provide shopping and dining options close to home, while Interstate 10 and U.S. Route 90 connect the community to Downtown Jacksonville within minutes.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West Side is $948 for a studio, $1,148 for one bedroom, $1,356 for two bedrooms, and $1,684 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Side has decreased by -3.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 447 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $948/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 720 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,148/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,054 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,356/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,361 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,684/month

    Average Rent

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Camp Milton Historic Preserve
  • Crystal Springs Road Park
  • Pope Duval Park
  • Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail
  • Cary State Forest

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Jacksonville International

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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.