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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Friendly and professional management team
  • Dedicated on-call maintenance team

Location

5040 Shirley Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32210, USA|Hillcrest
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Management

Optivo Group LLC

Leasing office

(904) 549-5917

Property Overview

Villas On The Hill offers a compelling living experience, reflected in its Zumper expert rating of 8.4 out of 10, supported by high scores in price (9/10), amenities (9/10), and location (9/10). Its friendly management and dedicated maintenance team enhance the property’s appeal. Additionally, it ranks in the 100th percentile for value per square foot and is well-suited for those seeking a vibrant social scene and pet-friendly environment, with numerous local amenities and services nearby.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Villas On The Hill: UPGRADED UNITS COMING SOON! is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Villas On The Hill: UPGRADED UNITS COMING SOON! has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

StudioStudio1 bath400 sqft$875 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to Shirley Arms Apartments, located in the vibrant city of Jacksonville, FL. Our community offers a convenient and hassle-free living experience designed to enhance your lifestyle. With our online payment system, you can easily manage your rent from the comfort of your own home. Our online portal allows you to submit maintenance requests with just a few clicks, ensuring that any issues are promptly addressed and ready to assist you with any questions or concerns. At Shirley Arms Apartments, we strive to provide a seamless living experience, making your comfort and convenience our top priority.
One Bed1 bed1 bath500 sqft$1,050 /mo2 units availableBeautiful One Bed Available-Welcome to Shirley Arms Apartments, located in the vibrant city of Jacksonville, FL. Our community offers a convenient and hassle-free living experience designed to enhance your lifestyle. With our online payment system, you can easily manage your rent from the comfort of your own home. Our online portal allows you to submit maintenance requests with just a few clicks, ensuring that any issues are promptly addressed by our dedicated on-call maintenance team. Rest easy knowing that our friendly and professional management team is always on-site, ready to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. At Shirley Arms Apartments, we strive to provide a seamless living experience, making your comfort and convenience our top priority.

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Amenities for Villas On The Hill: UPGRADED UNITS COMING SOON!

Apartment Amenities

All Electric KitchenCarpet
Ceiling FanWindow Coverings

Appliances

FridgeRange
RefrigeratorStove

Tech

Cable Ready

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Assigned Parking

Services

Bilingual StaffOn-Site Maintenance
Online Portal

Neighborhood

Near Bus StopNearby Shopping

Other

Online Payments
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog policy

Allowed 
Limit1

Cat policy

Allowed 
Limit1

Parking

Assigned ParkingContact for Price
Building details

Property details

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About Villas On The Hill: UPGRADED UNITS COMING SOON!

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Welcome to Villas On The Hill: Shirley Avenue, located in the vibrant city of Jacksonville, FL. Our community offers a convenient and hassle-free living experience with a range of amenities designed to enhance your lifestyle. With our online payment system, you can easily manage your rent from the comfort of your own home. Our online portal allows you to submit maintenance requests with just a few clicks, ensuring that any issues are promptly addressed by our dedicated on-call maintenance team. Rest easy knowing that our friendly and professional management team is always on-site, ready to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. At Villas On The Hill, we strive to provide a seamless living experience, making your comfort and convenience our top priority.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Villas On The Hill: UPGRADED UNITS COMING SOON! is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Villas On The Hill: UPGRADED UNITS COMING SOON! has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Villas On The Hill: UPGRADED UNITS COMING SOON!
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Villas On The Hill: UPGRADED UNITS COMING SOON! stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Villas On The Hill: UPGRADED UNITS COMING SOON! goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Villas On The Hill: UPGRADED UNITS COMING SOON! receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Villas On The Hill: UPGRADED UNITS COMING SOON! is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Villas On The Hill: UPGRADED UNITS COMING SOON! to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Villas On The Hill: UPGRADED UNITS COMING SOON! provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Villas On The Hill: UPGRADED UNITS COMING SOON! is great for:

Pet owners

  • 5 pet grooming services nearby
  • 9 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Villas On The Hill: UPGRADED UNITS COMING SOON! compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
Studio is 380 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in Hillcrest

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 31% higher than 1-bedrooms in Hillcrest.

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Hillcrest
Jacksonville
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Jacksonville
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,284
October 2023$1,272
November 2023$1,265
December 2023$1,253
January 2024$1,256
February 2024$1,214
March 2024$1,234
April 2024$1,253
May 2024$1,243
June 2024$1,235
July 2024$1,251
August 2024$1,232
September 2024$1,208
October 2024$1,212
November 2024$1,194
December 2024$1,196
January 2025$1,197
February 2025$1,207
March 2025$1,193
April 2025$1,193
May 2025$1,197
June 2025$1,184
July 2025$1,171
August 2025$1,164
September 2025$1,184
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Hillcrest
MonthMedian Rent
October 2023$775
July 2024$800
August 2024$800
December 2024$800

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$35,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $875.
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Schools near Villas On The Hill: UPGRADED UNITS COMING SOON!

Hyde Park Elementary School

5300 park st

jacksonville, FL, 32205

3-5Public
C

Mt. Herman Exceptional Student Center

1741 francis st

jacksonville, FL, 32209

PK, K-12Public

ESE Pre-Kindergarten Disabilities Center

4030 blvd center dr

jacksonville, FL, 32207

PKPublic

Duval Virtual Instruction Academy

7000 powers ave

jacksonville, FL, 32217

K-12Public
B

Youth Development Center

3015 parental home rd

jacksonville, FL, 32216

K-12Public
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Getting around Jacksonville near 5040 Shirley Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 5040 Shirley Ave, Jacksonville

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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