Jacksonville rent tracker.
What renters are actually paying in Jacksonville by bedroom count, by neighborhood, and how rent compares to monthly mortgage on a similar home. The buy-vs-rent math, in real numbers.
Jacksonville rents in 2026.
Jacksonville rent growth has cooled meaningfully from the 12-15% annual pace of 2021-2022. The metro is back to a more historically normal 2-4% YoY range, with some pockets running flat or slightly negative as new multifamily supply has hit the market.
What that means in practice: the rental market is no longer the seller's market it was 24 months ago. Tenants have leverage they did not have, landlords are offering more concessions (first month free, no app fees) to fill units, and rent-vs-buy math has shifted somewhat in favor of renting at the entry-level and mid-market price points.
The flip side: as a long-term hold, Jacksonville rental property fundamentals remain strong. Population growth, job formation, and constrained land supply in the most desirable sub-markets (Beaches, San Marco, Riverside) continue to support owner economics.
| Unit Type | Median Rent | Range | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,250 | $1,000-$1,650 | +1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,475 | $1,200-$1,950 | +2.1% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,825 | $1,500-$2,800 | +3.4% |
| 3 bedroom | $2,295 | $1,850-$3,800 | +3.1% |
| 4 bedroom | $2,795 | $2,300-$5,000+ | +2.6% |
| Single-family home (3-4 BR) | $2,485 | $1,850-$5,500+ | +3.0% |
Median rents based on active listings and recent leases, May 2026. Range reflects 10th-90th percentile within each unit type. Premium for single-family vs. apartment with same bedroom count averages 10-15%.
Rent by neighborhood.
Where you rent in Jacksonville matters enormously to what you pay. The Beaches and Ponte Vedra are the city's most expensive rental markets. The historic core (Riverside, San Marco) commands a premium on walkability. Southside and Westside are more affordable for similar square footage, though commute math varies.
Renters frequently underestimate the secondary costs: parking, pet fees, utilities (most Florida rentals make tenants pay water/electric, often a $200-$350/month line item in summer), insurance, and renter's insurance (required by most landlords).
| Sub-Market | Median 2 BR | Median 3 BR | Premium vs. Metro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponte Vedra Beach | $2,795 | $3,650 | +45% |
| Atlantic Beach / Neptune Beach | $2,395 | $3,250 | +30% |
| San Marco / Riverside | $2,150 | $2,950 | +18% |
| Jacksonville Beach | $2,295 | $3,100 | +25% |
| Nocatee | $2,200 | $2,950 | +20% |
| Mandarin / Bartram | $1,950 | $2,500 | +8% |
| Southside (Tinseltown/Town Center) | $1,895 | $2,395 | +4% |
| Westside | $1,650 | $2,100 | -9% |
| Orange Park / Clay County | $1,725 | $2,150 | -6% |
Premium calculated against $1,825 metro-wide 2-BR median. Single-family premium adds ~10-15%; townhome and apartment rentals typically come in at the lower end of each range.
Renting in Jacksonville has gotten more competitive but not impossible. The biggest difference vs. 2022-2023: you can negotiate. Many landlords accept short-term lease extensions, waive application fees, or include first month free if you ask. Almost no one volunteers concessions — you have to bring it up. If a unit's been sitting on the market 30+ days, you have real negotiating leverage.
Rent data drawn from active rental listings, Zillow Rental Index, ApartmentList monthly reports, and Momentum Realty's rental transaction history for NEFL. "Median" is the middle of all active and recently-leased units in the segment. Single-family premiums calculated against comparable bedroom-count apartment medians. All figures rounded; specific neighborhood premiums can vary by ±5% from quarter to quarter.
Primary sources: Zillow Rental Index · ApartmentList · Local property management data · Momentum Realty rental transactions. Data accuracy reflects Momentum Realty's best available information as of the last update date. Specific values for individual properties, communities, or transactions may differ.
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Last updated: Q2 2026 (May). Next refresh: Q3 2026 (August).