About Jacksonville, FL

Located in the northeast corner of Florida is the city of Jacksonville. The beautiful St. John’s river flows through the city and empties out into the Atlantic ocean only a few miles from the center of downtown. The city was explored as early as the 1500’s, and nearby St. Augustine is the oldest permanent European settlement in North America. Today, Jacksonville is the newest shining star in the state of Florida; a city with a bustling economy, a genuine identity, some of the friendliest folks you’ll meet anywhere and an active sporting community, too.

There are many tourist attraction in Jacksonville, firstly, nearby St. Augustine and the Castillo De San Marcos. When you add in the beautiful white sand beaches and the warm Florida temperatures, it makes visiting all of the historical sites in Jacksonville even more fun. There is also a big time sports presence in Jacksonville. The NFL’s Jaguars call Jacksonville home and the area is also home to one of the biggest college football games every year, the annual Florida vs. Georgia game played between the University of Florida and the University of Georgia. There is also a strong high school sports fan base here, as well.

When a city has so many wonderful aspects, it can be hard to pick one as the “best” but the fact that Jacksonville has such a great economy based on banking and tourism, sunny weather most of the year and a beautiful coastline and riverfront, you have to go with, well, everything! Residents here routinely rank Jacksonville as one of the most popular places to live in the country and the city has a reputation for luring tourists away from their cold weather homes for good. It may not be paradise for everyone, but Jacksonville is a dream come true for those looking for a place that has it all!

If you’re looking to rent a studio Jacksonville apartment, you can expect to pay right around the national average. A studio Jacksonville apartment will go for $550-$700. A place with a bit more space, like a one bedroom Jacksonville apartment, will generally go for $700-$900, while a larger two bedroom Jacksonville apartment will demand $900-$1100 per month in rent. If you need all the space in the world, a loft Jacksonville apartment will cost you $1200 or more. Of course, rent prices vary depending on neighborhood, floor plan and the view.