San Marco, Jacksonville, FL

San Marco Neighborhood Guide Jacksonville, FL

About

San Marco is a vibrant neighborhood located just south of Jacksonville’s downtown district, Florida. Known for its beautiful riverfront views, historic architecture, and bustling boutique shopping, it's a gem in the Jacksonville area. Additionally, it is intersected by major roads including Hendricks Avenue, Atlantic Boulevard, and San Marco Boulevard. Being just a stone's throw away from the St. Johns River also makes it a particularly scenic location.

What You Will Love about San Marco, Jacksonville, Florida

  • The neighborhood's easy access to the city's downtown area, paired with a unique blend of historical and modern settings.
  • San Marco Square, a popular destination filled with boutique shops, art galleries, and a diverse range of restaurants.
  • The area's scenic riverfront views and beautiful public parks such as Treaty Oak Park and Balis Park.

What’s Nearby

San Marco is adjacent to Jacksonville's downtown district offering an array of dining, entertainment, and shopping options. The neighborhood is also close to the Museum of Science and History, and the popular Friendship Fountain.

The Rental Market

In San Marco, the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment over the past year has been around $2,022. The rental market has seen prices range from a low average of $925 to a high average of $2,022, indicating a fairly diverse range of rental options.

Rental Price Stability

With a standard deviation of $410.21 from the average rental price, there has been noticeable variability in rental rates in San Marco. However, despite these fluctuations, the market has remained relatively stable without any drastic changes.

Lifestyle

San Marco offers a lifestyle that strikes a perfect balance between quiet, residential living and vibrant city life. Its walkable streets and close proximity to downtown make it a highly coveted area for young professionals and families alike. Plus, being near the St. John's River, residents can enjoy various water activities along the scenic riverfront.

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Explore the Neighborhood

There are 244 restaurants, 14 grocery stores, and 30 parks within a mile of the San Marco neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    Publix

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.1 miles

    2039 Hendricks Ave

  • GROCERY
    Cline's Custom Meats Butcher Shop

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store, Meat and Seafood Store

    0.2 miles

    1625 Hendricks Ave

  • GROCERY
    Safari Food Store

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.5 miles

    1670 San Marco Blvd

  • GROCERY
    San Marco Food Store

    Retail, Drugstore, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.6 miles

    1510 San Marco Blvd

  • GROCERY
    E Pharmacy

    Retail, Drugstore, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.9 miles

    2624 Atlantic Blvd

  • GROCERY
    River City Gourmet

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store, Herbs and Spices Store

    1.4 miles

    2 Independent Dr

San Marco Apartments and Rentals

90 Rental properties in San Marco, Jacksonville, FL.

  • Furnished Studio - Jacksonville - Riverwalk - Convention Center property

    $1,799

    Furnished Studio - Jacksonville - Riverwalk - Convention Center

    Studio • 1 Bath

    300 Sqft

    Contact for Availability

  • Flagler Avenue, 1731 property

    $1,495

    Flagler Avenue, 1731

    1 Bed • 1 Bath

    775 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 1120 Cedar St Unit A property

    $1,748

    1120 Cedar St Unit A

    2 Beds • 1 Bath

    708 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 930 Cordova Pl property

    $2,175

    930 Cordova Pl

    2 Beds • 1 Bath

    1026 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 3268 St Augustine Rd property

    $1,025

    3268 St Augustine Rd

    1 Bed • 1 Bath

    600 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 1623 Minerva Ave property

    $1,700

    1623 Minerva Ave

    2 Beds • 1 Bath

    924 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
24.2%
11.5%
utilities
6%
5.9%
food
1.3%
0.9%
transportation
12.3%
12.9%
healthcare
7.8%
13.9%

San Marco Demographics

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San Marco Reviews

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  • Area Has Kids Play Outside

    Yes

    Say 2 of 2 renters

  • Noise Late At Night

    No

    Say 2 of 2 renters

  • Area Has Litter

    No

    Say 2 of 2 renters

  • Nearby Parks

    Yes

    Say 2 of 2 renters

  • Near Schools

    Yes

    Say 2 of 2 renters

  • Pet Friendly

    Yes

    Say 2 of 2 renters

San Marco Transportation

walk bike and transit

Somewhat Walkable

55/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Bikeable

59/100
Bike Score®

Some Transit

39/100
2 other stops

JTA Skyway Riverplace Station

Other

801 Flagler Ave

Jax Patient Care

Other

1501 Riverplace Blvd

Source: foursquare.com

San Marco Schools