Average Rent in Jacksonville, FL↑ Rents rising 2.2% YoY

Jacksonville, FL has rental prices ranging from $1,401/month to $2,594/month in 2027, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,421/month, near the national average. With a median household income of $77,013/year, spending $1,421/month on a 1-bedroom represents 22% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Jacksonville Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,694/month, Jacksonville ranks #14 most expensive of the 56 cities tracked in Florida — pricier than 93% of all US cities in our data.

The Jacksonville Rental Market

The Jacksonville, FL area has a population of about 1,645,707 and 34% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Jacksonville, FL have risen by $36/month (2.2%) over the past year, from $1,658 to $1,694. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Jacksonville, FL without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $56,840. The local median household income of $77,013 exceeds that threshold by $20,173, making Jacksonville relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Rent vs. Buy

The median home value in Jacksonville, FL is $284,832, giving a price-to-rent ratio of 14.0. The break-even point between renting and buying is roughly 14 years — renting offers more flexibility for shorter stays, while buying makes more sense for long-term residents.

Safety

Crime statistics for Jacksonville, FL show a violent crime rate of 278.13 per 100,000 residents (moderate) and a property crime rate of 1317.64 per 100,000 residents (low). As with any metro area, crime rates vary widely by neighborhood — prospective renters are encouraged to research specific areas within Jacksonville before signing a lease.

Neighborhoods

Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Jacksonville's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Longbranch ($82,732 median home value), Fairfield ($86,853 median home value), Moncrief Park ($88,960 median home value). Rental prices typically follow home value patterns, with premium neighborhoods commanding higher rents than outer areas. Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.

Is Jacksonville, FL Affordable?

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Rent or Buy in Jacksonville?

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