Jacksonville rent prices in 2026: the cheapest of Florida's big cities, and the fastest-rising

The typical rent in Jacksonville is $1,601 a month as of August 2026, according to RentDataNow data built on the Zillow Observed Rent Index. It's up 2.2% from a year earlier and about 18% below the national typical rent of $1,948.

Among Florida's four biggest cities, Jacksonville is both the cheapest and the fastest-rising. Tampa's typical rent is $1,957 and slipped 0.5% over the year, Orlando's is $1,896 and rose 0.7%, and Miami's is $3,008, up 0.9%. We rank the rest of the state in the most affordable cities in Florida for renters.

Jacksonville rent by apartment size

Apartment size	Estimated monthly rent
Studio	$1,348
One bedroom	$1,420
Two bedrooms	$1,690
Three bedrooms	$2,114
Four or more bedrooms	$2,674

Size figures here are estimates based on HUD fair market rents for the area. A one-bedroom at about $1,420 is only about $70 more than a studio, and a two-bedroom adds roughly $270 on top of that.

Income needed to rent in Jacksonville

The median Jacksonville household earns $69,872, and a year of typical rent takes 27.5% of that. Staying at the 30% guideline takes an income of about $64,040. Roughly 42% of the city's households rent, according to the Census Bureau, and our Jacksonville affordability page works through other incomes.

Five years of growth

Typical rent was $1,270 in 2021, so it's up $331, or 26.1%, in five years. Median household income rose 19.9% between the Census Bureau's 2021 and 2024 surveys, so rent has pulled ahead of pay. Our Rent Reality Score still rates Jacksonville a 71 out of 100, with rent about 10.5% below its long-run trend of $1,789.

Jacksonville zip codes, cheapest to priciest

The cheapest zips with a full year of data are 32209 at $1,203, 32254 at $1,294, and 32208 at $1,340. The most expensive is 32226 at $2,320, up 6.6% over the year, followed by 32219 at $2,008 and 32221 at $1,944.

About half of Jacksonville-area listings, 50.2%, offered a concession in July, according to Zillow, which gives renters some room to negotiate even as rent rises. For the Tampa comparison, see our Tampa rent guide.

Sources

RentDataNow Jacksonville rent data, anchored to the Zillow Observed Rent Index, August 2026, with apartment-size estimates based on HUD fair market rents
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey, for median household income and the share of households that rent
Zillow Research, July 2026 rent report, for concession shares

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Jacksonville, FL?

Typical rent in Jacksonville is $1,601 a month as of August 2026, up 2.2% from a year earlier and about 18% below the national typical rent of $1,948. A one-bedroom runs about $1,420 and a two-bedroom about $1,690.

Is Jacksonville cheaper than Orlando or Tampa to rent?

Yes. Jacksonville's typical rent is $1,601 a month as of August 2026, compared with $1,896 in Orlando, $1,957 in Tampa, and $3,008 in Miami. It's the cheapest of Florida's four biggest cities.

How much do you need to make to live in Jacksonville?

About $64,040 a year to keep the typical $1,601 rent at 30% of gross income. The median Jacksonville household earns $69,872, so typical rent takes about 27.5% of its income.