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Tier 2 +0.9% YoY · stable HUD FY2026 · blends 2024-Q4

Average Rent in Jacksonville — HUD FY2026 FMR

Jacksonville offers higher cap rates than Tampa/Orlando with similar Florida tailwinds. Insurance is the watch item. This page combines HUD Fair Market Rent anchors, ApartmentList-derived vacancy estimates, and CBRE-tier cap-rate benchmarks into one landlord-focused view.

Median 2BR rent
$1,702
HUD FY2026 FMR, CPI-aged
YoY rent growth
+0.9%
Blended public sources
Vacancy rate
7.9%
Estimated, 2024-Q4
Avg cap rate (SFR)
6.4%
Tier 2 mid-band

Jacksonville market analysis

Jacksonville offers higher cap rates than Tampa/Orlando with similar Florida tailwinds. Insurance is the watch item.

Vacancy is currently 7.9% with a year-over-year rent change of +0.9%. Rent direction is positive — underwriting can credit modest growth in year-2 rents but should not extrapolate aggressive trajectories given vacancy levels.

For deal-level analysis, the cap-rate calculator uses our Tier 2 benchmark (mid 6.4% for single-family). The cash-flow analyzer will give you a full P&L including debt service.

Median rent by bedroom — Jacksonville

BedroomsMedian rentEstimated range
Studio$1,391$1,196 – $1,614
1 BR$1,419$1,220 – $1,646
2 BR$1,702$1,464 – $1,974
3 BR$2,097$1,803 – $2,433
4 BR$2,629$2,261 – $3,050

Anchored to HUD FMR for ZIP 32207, aged forward from 2025-10-01 with BLS CPI Shelter (+3.2% / yr, July 2026). Use the estimator below for a different ZIP within Jacksonville.

2BR rent vs. the 15-city sample

This city's raw HUD FY2026 2BR FMR placed among the 15 prebuilt metros in markets.json. One vintage point — not a fabricated history.

Estimate a specific Jacksonville rental

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Jacksonville, FL as of HUD FY2026 FMR?

The HUD-anchored median 2-bedroom rent in Jacksonville is approximately $1,702 with year-over-year growth of +0.9%. Individual rents vary widely by submarket and property condition — use the Rent Estimator above for a ZIP-specific number.

Is Jacksonville a good rental market for landlords?

Jacksonville sits in our Tier 2 group with an estimated cap rate band averaging 6.4% for single-family rentals and a vacancy rate of 7.9%. Jacksonville offers higher cap rates than Tampa/Orlando with similar Florida tailwinds. Insurance is the watch item.

What is the cap rate in Jacksonville?

Single-family rental cap rates in Jacksonville typically land near 6.4%, with a metro-tier band drawn from CBRE survey ranges. Run the Cap Rate Calculator for a specific deal.

How is rent growth trending in Jacksonville?

Year-over-year rent change is +0.9%. Forward 12-month projection blends recent metro trend with BLS shelter CPI. Use the LandlordIQ /get_rent_growth endpoint for the live projection.

Are there rent control rules in Jacksonville?

No (Florida state preemption). Notice to vacate: 60 days. Security deposit cap: No statutory cap. Florida 60-day notice rule applies. Hurricane disclosure required on all leases as of 2023. Plain-English summary, not legal advice.

Data: HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026, public, revised county file). Vacancy and rent growth are estimated blends of public datasets clearly labeled. Cap rate band is the Tier 2 benchmark from our benchmarks dataset. Regulation summary is editorial — not legal advice. See methodology.