Last updated on June 29, 2026

Average rent in
Jacksonville, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Jacksonville, FL rent slipped 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Renters today are paying $32 less per month on average than last year, with rents holding essentially flat month to month.

  • Jacksonville sits 20.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros. The city has 2,497 total rentals providing a range of options.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Jacksonville rent for around $982/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,025/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,350/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,815/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,175/month. Houses command a median of $1,840/month while apartments are lower at $1,336/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Black Hammock Island rents fell 54.7% year over year to $2,265/month, and Miramar dropped 51.8% to $1,325/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 2.4% slip, showing localized cooldowns in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Jacksonville

$1,550/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jacksonville is $1,550 per month as of June 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jacksonville

2,497

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jacksonville rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

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 $1,336, whereas a house costs $1,840. 1-bedroom apartments in Jacksonville run $1,229 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,345.

Listings

Studio

$982

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$1,025

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$1,350

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,815

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,175

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$982

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,815

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

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

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jacksonville, FL is 48% lower than the median rent in Atlantic Beach, FL.

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 & Services6% lower
Groceries5% higher
Health12% lower
Housing20% lower
Transportation15% lower
Utilities9% lower

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4d ago

Carver Manor house for rent in Jacksonville

Private Furnished Room

4848 Mississippi Ct, Jacksonville, FL 32209

1 bed

1 bath

$850

$205

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 23

1169 W 28th St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

29th & Chase house for rent in Jacksonville

Furnished Room

1169 W 28th St, Jacksonville, FL 32209

1 bed

1 bath

$205

House for rent

Available Jun 27

517 W 18th St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Hogan's Creek apartment for rent in Jacksonville

COZY ROOM Furnished Weekly/Monthly

517 W 18th St #3, Jacksonville, FL 32206

1 bed

1 bath

$995

$250

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 4

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5d+ ago

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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 $1,550 per month as of June 27, 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 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Jacksonville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Jacksonville are Mid Westside ($950/mo), Riverside ($1,335/mo), and Springfield ($1,350/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Jacksonville?

To comfortably afford rent in Jacksonville, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/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).

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