City Description
Jacksonville, in the state of Florida, is a huge city – it has a total area of approx. 875 square miles – which makes it the largest city by area in the contiguous United States! And with a population nearing a million inhabitants, it ain’t no small town either!
Jacksonville is home to the largest urban park system in the United States. In fact, it is four times the size of the island of Manhattan itself! There are 80,000 acres of parks, which include:
- 7 State Parks
- 2 National Parks
- A National Preserve
- An Arboretum
- 400 City Parks and Gardens
- The Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve
And not to mention beaches – in Jacksonville, you will find:
- 1,100 miles of shoreline
- 22 miles of white and sandy beaches
For those that don’t like the outdoors, Jacksonville also offers history, art and culture, in the form of:
- The historic Florida Theatre
- Jacoby Symphony Hall
- Pete’s, the oldest bar in Duval County
- The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
- The Museum of Science and History (MOSH)
Overall Average and Median Rent in Jacksonville
The overall average rent per month in Jacksonville ranges from $1,472 to $1,675. The overall median rent per month in Jacksonville ranges from $1,463 to $1,695. These values are based on all property types, from studios up to 4 and more bedroom properties. See below for a summary of overall rental prices per month from each data source we have referred to, for the month of January 2023.
| Source | Average Rent | Median Rent |
| apartments.com | $1,472 | – |
| redfin.com (Jun 2022 data) | $1,675 | – |
| zillow.com | – | $1,695 |
| apartmentlist.com | – | $1,463 |
| renthop.com | – | $1,695 |
Studio Average and Median Rent in Jacksonville
The average rent for a studio per month in Jacksonville ranges from $1,020 to $1,496. The median rent for a studio per month in Jacksonville ranges from $975 to $1,243. These values are based on a studio property, which is a self-contained space without separate rooms, except for the bathroom. There is no separate bedroom but usually there is an attached kitchenette. See below for a summary of studio rental prices per month from each data source we have referred to, for the month of January 2023.
| Source | Average Rent | Median Rent |
| apartments.com | $1,496 | – |
| rentable.co | $1,020 | – |
| zillow.com | – | $1,243 |
| zumper.com | – | $1,203 |
| renthop.com | – | $975 |
1 Bedroom Average and Median Rent in Jacksonville
The average rent for a 1 bedroom property per month in Jacksonville ranges from $1,320 to $1,453. The median rent for a 1 bedroom property per month in Jacksonville ranges from $1,193 to $1,336. These values are based on all 1 bedroom property types. These can include 1 bedroom apartments, condos, townhouses and houses. 1 bedroom properties have a separate bedroom, unlike studio apartments. See below for a summary of 1 bedroom rental prices per month from each data source we have referred to, for the month of January 2023.
| Source | Average Rent | Median Rent |
| apartments.com | $1,453 | – |
| rentable.co | $1,320 | – |
| zillow.com | – | $1,275 |
| apartmentlist.com | – | $1,193 |
| zumper.com | – | $1,336 |
| renthop.com | – | $1,195 |
2 Bedroom Average and Median Rent in Jacksonville
The average rent for a 2 bedroom property per month in Jacksonville ranges from $1,490 to $1,507. The median rent for a 2 bedroom property per month in Jacksonville ranges from $1,418 to $1,494. These values are based on all 2 bedroom property types. These can include 2 bedroom apartments, condos, townhouses and houses. See below for a summary of 2 bedroom rental prices per month from each data source we have referred to, for the month of January 2023.
| Source | Average Rent | Median Rent |
| apartments.com | $1,507 | – |
| rentable.co | $1,490 | – |
| zillow.com | – | $1,458 |
| apartmentlist.com | – | $1,418 |
| zumper.com | – | $1,494 |
| renthop.com | – | $1,425 |
3 Bedroom Average and Median Rent in Jacksonville
The average rent for a 3 bedroom property per month in Jacksonville ranges from $1,550 to $1,927. The median rent for a 3 bedroom property per month in Jacksonville ranges from $1,778 to $1,799. These values are based on all 3 bedroom property types. These can include 3 bedroom apartments, condos, townhouses and houses. See below for a summary of 3 bedroom rental prices per month from each data source we have referred to, for the month of January 2023.
| Source | Average Rent | Median Rent |
| apartments.com | $1,927 | – |
| rentable.co | $1,550 | – |
| zillow.com | – | $1,778 |
| zumper.com | – | $1,796 |
| renthop.com | – | $1,799 |
4 or More Bedroom Average and Median Rent in Jacksonville
The average rent for a 4 or more bedroom property per month in Jacksonville is approximately $1,770. The median rent for a 4 or more bedroom property per month in Jacksonville ranges from $2,067 to $2,353. These values are based on all 4 or more bedroom property types. These can include 4 or more bedroom apartments, condos, townhouses and houses. See below for a summary of 4 or more bedroom rental prices per month from each data source we have referred to, for the month of January 2023.
| Source | Average Rent | Median Rent |
| rentable.co | $1,770 | – |
| zillow.com | – | $2,353 |
| zumper.com | – | $2,067 |
| renthop.com | – | $2,250 |
Most Expensive Neighborhoods to Rent in Jacksonville
According to a local real estate agency (REMAX Sterling), the below are the top 5 most expensive neighborhoods in Jacksonville:
- Ortega Forest
- Ortega Terrace
- Avondale
- Holiday Harbor
- Isle of Palms
Cheapest Neighborhoods to Rent in Jacksonville
According to zerodown.com, below are some of the cheapest neighborhoods to rent in Jacksonville, based on median rental prices. Picketville, the cheapest on the list, has a median rent of only $614 per month. Compare this to the overall median rent per month in Jacksonville of $1,463 to $1,695 – so if you are on a budget then this neighborhood might suit you!
- Picketville
- Brierwood
- Riverview
- Empire Point
- South Riverside
Rental Trends in Jacksonville
According to redfin.com’s Data Center, their average monthly rent estimate, for all of Jacksonville, was $1,279 in February of 2021. This has steadily increased to $1,675 for June of 2022. That’s a 31% increase in a 16 month period.
Is it Cheaper to Buy or Rent in Jacksonville?
This is not an easy question – but if we look purely at the average monthly mortgage payment, based on a down payment of 5%, the previous chart suggests that it is much cheaper to rent than buy. However, before March 2022, it was actually cheaper to buy than rent. However, all decisions should be made on a case-by-case basis – factoring things like your personal circumstances and the exact property you are looking at.
Average vs Median Rent
The average value is generally calculated by summing all available values and dividing it by the total number of values. The median value is usually obtained by ordering all values in ascending order and taking the exact middle position’s value (so that half of the values are higher and half are lower). This is why average and median values can be different.
Furthermore, average and median rental prices will vary depending on where the data is taken from. Some of the sources are based on the total collection of their own rental listings, while others are based on estimates and predictions using their own in-house methodologies and/or US Census data. Rental figures were obtained at the time of writing this article and are always changing.