Last updated on August 14, 2026

Average rent in
Jacksonville, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Jacksonville rent stands today

    Jacksonville, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,572/month. Renters today are paying $25 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent also holding steady.

  • Jacksonville sits 18.3% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a mid-tier market with 2,422 total rentals available across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in Jacksonville run around $1,020/month and $1,025/month respectively, while 2-bedrooms sit at $1,350/month and 3-bedrooms at $1,800/month. The 4+ bedroom segment commands a median rent of $2,150/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Monclair rents fell 57.8% year over year to $1,499/month across 18 rentals, while St Johns Bluff and Black Hammock Island also saw declines over 55%. This contrasts with the citywide trend, showing a localized cooldown in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Jacksonville

$1,572/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jacksonville is $1,572 per month as of August 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $353 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jacksonville

2,422

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 1% 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 $1,345, whereas a house costs $1,815. 1-bedroom apartments in Jacksonville run $1,229 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,349.

Listings

Studio

$1,020

4%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,025

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,350

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,150

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,020

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

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$1,572
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by40%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jacksonville, FL is 42% 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

Discover rentals in Jacksonville, FL

6006 Jaguar Dr W #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Jacksonville Heights house for rent in Jacksonville

6006 Jaguar Drive West - 4

6006 Jaguar Dr W #4, Jacksonville, FL 32244

1 bed

1 bath

$210

House for rent

Available Jul 20

8663 Julia Marie Cir #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Herlong house for rent in Jacksonville

8663 Julia Marie Circle - 1

8663 Julia Marie Cir #1, Jacksonville, FL 32210

1 bed

1 bath

$210

House for rent

Available Jul 1

1316 Mcconihe St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mid-Westside apartment for rent in Jacksonville

1 bed

1 bath

$500

Apartment for rent

3902 Stuart St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

29th & Chase apartment for rent in Jacksonville

1 bed

1.5 baths

$500

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 $1,572 per month as of August 8, 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 1% since last year.

How does Jacksonville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jacksonville is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $353 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Jacksonville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Jacksonville are Mid Westside ($950/mo), Springfield ($1,250/mo), and Murray Hill ($1,322/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Jacksonville?

To comfortably afford rent in Jacksonville, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Jacksonville?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Jacksonville average around $1,100/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,390/month. Both bedroom types are running a little softer than last year, with one-bedrooms down 6.3% and two-bedrooms down 4.1% year over 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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