Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Jacksonville, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Jacksonville, FL rent slipped 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,516/month. Renters today are paying $27 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Jacksonville sits 22.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 2,383 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Jacksonville rent for about $890/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,000/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,344/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,149/month. Houses command a median of $1,800/month while apartments sit at $1,300/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Jacksonville, FL, Imeson Park rents fell 55.4% year over year to $1,070/month across 23 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide market, which is down 2.2%, marking a significant neighborhood-specific cooldown.
Median rent
Median rent in Jacksonville
$1,516/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Jacksonville is $1,516 per month as of May 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $434 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jacksonville
2,383
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Jacksonville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Jacksonville, FL
Average rent prices in Jacksonville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Jacksonville, FL
Rent prices in Jacksonville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jacksonville is $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Jacksonville run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $890 | No Change |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,343 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,149 | No Change | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Baymeadows | $1,550 | |
Chimney Lakes | $1,950 | |
Jacksonville Heights | $1,416 | |
Mid Westside | $925 | |
Riverside | $1,335 | |
San Marco | $1,900 | |
Sandalwood | $1,699 | |
Southside | $1,564 | |
Springfield | $1,245 | |
Windy Hill | $1,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,397 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,800 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $672 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$890
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,343
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,149
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
Riverside
Average rent
$1,335
Mid Westside
Average rent
$925
Baymeadows
Average rent
$1,550
Sandalwood
Average rent
$1,699
San Marco
Average rent
$1,900
Springfield
Average rent
$1,245
Chimney Lakes
Average rent
$1,950
Southside
Average rent
$1,564
Jacksonville Heights
Average rent
$1,416
Windy Hill
Average rent
$1,650
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$672
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Jacksonville, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Jacksonville, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Jacksonville and Atlantic Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.
Jacksonville
22%lower than the national median
69%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Jacksonville, FL is 54% lower than the median rent in Atlantic Beach, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,300
47%$1,929
8%$1,342
11%$2,265
8%$2,250
$2,687
$1,942
2%$2,800
11%$1,950
1%$2,450
9%$3,400
11%$2,520
2%Cost of living in Jacksonville, FL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 4% higher |
| Health | 15% lower |
| Housing | 13% lower |
| Transportation | 13% lower |
| Utilities | 10% lower |
Discover rentals in Jacksonville, FL
4d ago
29th & Chase apartment for rent in Jacksonville
1 bed
1.5 baths
$650
$500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mid-Westside apartment for rent in Jacksonville
1 bed
0.5 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1884 Dean Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Woodstock apartment for rent in Jacksonville
1 bed
1.5 baths
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Deerwood house for rent in Jacksonville
7987 Hollyridge Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256
5 beds
6 baths
$17,800
House for rent
18h ago
Verified
11830 Buckfield Cir, Jacksonville, FL 32224
4 beds
4 baths
$12,702
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Girvin house for rent in Jacksonville
1321 Windsor Harbor Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32225
4 beds
5.5 baths
$8,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jacksonville
743 E Dorchester Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32259
4 beds
4 baths
$5,975
$5,800
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
4060 Barnes Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$769–$999
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 14
4h ago
Verified
14153 Wind Row Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32258
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,175–$2,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
8283 Meridian Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,295–$3,020
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
2d ago
Verified
11718 Robert Masters Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
3 beds
2 baths
$1,769–$2,424
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
8737 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,367
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
7400 Powers Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32217
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,032–$1,530
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1444 Home St, Jacksonville, FL 32207
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,380–$2,454
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4060 Barnes Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$769–$999
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 14
4h ago
Verified
14153 Wind Row Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32258
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,175–$2,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
8283 Meridian Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,295–$3,020
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
2d ago
Verified
11718 Robert Masters Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
3 beds
2 baths
$1,769–$2,424
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Jacksonville, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Jacksonville rental market.
How much is rent in Jacksonville?
The average rent in Jacksonville is $1,516 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jacksonville?
Average rent prices in Jacksonville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Jacksonville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jacksonville is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $434 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Jacksonville?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Jacksonville are Mid Westside ($925/mo), Springfield ($1,245/mo), and Riverside ($1,335/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Jacksonville?
To comfortably afford rent in Jacksonville, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across Florida's largest city, where rental costs have adjusted from the previous year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).