Jacksonville Apartments and Rentals

Apartments and rentals in Jacksonville, FL offer lots of choices for individuals or families that are thinking of relocating to this sun soaked city along Florida's north east coast. Whether moving here for the first time, or looking to move within the city, the choices for your next rental home are plentiful.

The area of present day Jacksonville has likely been inhabited for thousands of years as evidence by recent discoveries of pottery that dates to 2500 BC. In 1562, the first European explorers arrived and colonies were established by the French, Spanish and British. Over the next two centuries, Florida was alternately controlled by the Spanish and the British, with Spain finally giving the Florida Territory to the United States in 1821. It was at that time that settlers near a crossing of the St. Johns River began their town, naming it for Andrew Jackson, the first military governor of the Florida Territory, and later President of the United States.

Today, Jacksonville is the largest city in Florida as measured by its population and land area. The city's population tops 800,000, while the entire Jacksonville metro region has a population of 1.3 million. Aside from all the advantages and activities available in a large metropolitan area, Jacksonville has a diverse economy, beautiful weather and a gorgeous Florida coast location.

There are more than 500 neighborhoods in Jacksonville to choose from. Some popular neighborhoods include: Downtown, Southside, Riverside, Avondale, Windy Hill and Baymeadows.

Jacksonville is blessed not only with great weather, but also a diverse economy. Located on both the coast and along the St. John's River, the city has the largest deep water port in the South, and the second largest port on the East Coast. It makes the city a distribution hub for many goods.

The economy also includes representation in financial services, biomedical technology, consumer goods, manufacturing and insurance, among others. Four Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Jacksonville.

The military also plays an important role in the city and economy. There are multiple military bases in the immediate area, including Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Navel Station Mayport and the Florida Air National Guard.

Options abound for those seeking to advance their educations in Jacksonville. Among the local colleges and universities are the University of North Florida, Edward Waters College, Florida State College at Jacksonville, St. Johns River College, Fortis College and more.

The cost of living in Jacksonville is about 6 percent below the average for the country, which means you can get more for your money here. And that holds for true for rental costs on Jacksonville apartments, condos, townhomes or single-family homes. Plus, a city this size has varied options, from low-rise, garden style complexes to high rises, lofts and more. At the affordable end, you can find one bedroom apartments in Jacksonville renting for about $400 a month. At the high end, luxury high-rise one bedrooms rent for about $1,200 monthly.

As Florida's largest city, Jacksonville offers plenty of things to see and do. Jacksonville Landing on the bank of the St. John's River is a large shopping and dining complex comparable to New York City's South Street Seaport. Locals refer to it simply as "The Landing." The venue hosts 300 events each year, often around holidays like July 4. Also along the river, on both the north and south banks, are the Jacksonville Riverwalks. These public parks offer spectacular views of the city skyline and the river. It is popular with tourists as well as walkers and joggers.

The city has its share of cultural venues such as the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Museum of Science and Industry and the Jacksonville Maritime Museum to name a few.

Other diversions include family friendly activities like the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, retail therapy at two large shopping malls and the area's unique boutiques and retailers, and for sports fans, there's the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars. And you can't talk about Jacksonville without mentioning its spectacular golf courses, some of which host pro tournaments each year.

Jacksonville and surrounding communities hosts dozens of community events annually. Popular with locals and tourists, popular events include the River City Wine and Dine Extravaganza, theModel Train and Railroadiana Show, the Players Championship Golf Tournament in nearby Ponte Vedra Beach and the Sail Jacksonville, a three-day festival that celebrates the city's maritime heritage.

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