Last updated on September 28, 2026

Average rent in
Jacksonville, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Jacksonville

$1,569/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jacksonville is $1,569 per month as of September 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $331 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jacksonville

2,466

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased 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 $1,340, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Jacksonville run $1,214 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,325.

Listings

Studio

$1,012

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$1,000

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,379

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,152

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,012

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,379

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,152

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

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$1,569
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jacksonville, FL is 37% 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
Health4% lower
Housing20% lower
Transportation14% lower
Utilities7% 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

1403 W 22nd St - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

4d ago

8.8

Very good

1403 W 22nd St

1403 W 22nd St, Jacksonville, FL 32209

1 bed

1 bath

$540

10663 Tulsa Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.5

Very good

10663 Tulsa Rd

10663 Tulsa Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218

1 bed

1 bath

$550

7387 Dostie Drive East, Unit R2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

7387 Dostie Drive East, Unit R2

7387 Dostie Dr E, Jacksonville, FL 32209

1 bed

2 baths

$580

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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 $1,569 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jacksonville?

Average rent prices in Jacksonville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Jacksonville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jacksonville is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $331 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Jacksonville?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Jacksonville are Mid Westside ($950/mo), Jacksonville Heights ($1,199/mo), and Hyde Park ($1,250/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?

November and December offer the best rental deals in Jacksonville, with November seeing the lowest rents of the year. These winter months are about 5.4% cheaper than peak summer pricing in July, and December is the least competitive month with lower demand.

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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