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Rent Specials
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From $1,162
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
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Floorplans
Property in high demand! 282 other people are currently interested in this property.
The Maui
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 879 Sqft
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The Lantana
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 875 Sqft
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The Lanai
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,288 Sqft
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The Pandaus
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,248 Sqft
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The Hibiscus
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,224 Sqft
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The Oahu
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,159 Sqft
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The Waikiki
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,352 Sqft
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The Jasmine
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,352 Sqft
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The Orchid
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,288 Sqft
Estimated Fees
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Application Fees: $75 - $200
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Pet Policy
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Pets allowed. We are a pet friendly community equipped with multiple pet stations and nearby walking trails! We allow a maximum of 2 pets per household. There is a non-refundable pet fee of $400 for one pet, and an additional $100 for 2 pets. Monthly pet rent is $20 per pet. We do not have a weight limit, however breed restrictions do apply. Please click here to view our complete pet policy.Show more
The fees are estimates and actual amounts may vary. Pricing and availability are subject to change. For details, contact the property.
Property Description
Paradise Island is sought-after for exceptional quality living! Contact the property today to lock in your floor plan. Brimming with ultra-modern finishes and upscale features, our spacious one, two, and three-bedroom apartments in Jacksonville, FL, are the perfect home base to enjoy your lifestyle to the fullest. Blending style with functionality, Paradise Island Apartments offers much more than a roof over your head—start enjoying a new standard of luxury altogether and move in today. * Pricing and availability are subject to change. ** SQFT listed is an approximate value for each unit. Pick One of Our Apartments in Jacksonville, Florida
We provide every upscale comfort you desire, starting with space. Enjoy open-concept floor plans that range anywhere between 875 and 1,352 square feet. Every detail has been carefully curated, from gourmet kitchens with breakfast bars to exquisite screened-in patios or balconies to enhance your experience. Wood-burning fireplaces, wood-style flooring, or vaulted ceilings are just some highlights you can find inside your new home. On top of this, you can choose five different design packages that cover every taste and need.
Comfort is built in our elegant leisure areas, as well. Our Southside Jacksonville, FL apartments offer access to a host of resort-inspired spaces, including a massive pool with a waterfall, a state-of-the-art fitness center with an outdoor track, a ping pong arena, and two additional pools. Enjoy a day full of fun in the game room with foosball, shuffleboard, and arcades. Perfect your shot at the racquetball court or entertain your friends with some lively competition at one of the two lighted tennis courts.
You’ll be minutes away from top employers like Deutsche Bank or the Mayo Clinic and a short ride from Avenues Mall. Ready to come by for a tour? Our apartments in Jacksonville, Florida, are open for visits.
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Modern. Quiet. Stellar. Paradise Island Apartments is a breath of fresh air, a welcome respite from your busy lifestyle. You get a chance to relax, recharge, and connect with like-minded people. You get modern amenities, well-designed homes, and immediate access to countless work & play opportunities.
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*Features, finishes, and amenities vary by unit type and apartment. Discover Our Pet-Friendly Apartments in Jacksonville, FL
Join our apartments for rent in Jacksonville, Florida, and absorb the good vibes of our gorgeous leisure spaces. We have three resort-style pools, one of which comes with a stunning waterfall. You can exercise outdoors at the fitness court with running tracks or indoors at the state-of-the-art gym with TRX. The four grills, two lighted tennis courts, and ping pong arena are perfect for entertaining guests, while the racquetball court makes it just as easy to have a blast. Add in the online resident center, two pet parks with washing stations, or the Luxor One package room, and your dream home is ready for your visit!
Our pet-friendly apartments in Jacksonville, FL come equipped with screen patios or balconies and wood-style flooring. Select apartments include a designer kitchen sporting stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops. Some homes also feature vaulted ceilings, breakfast bars, and wood-burning fireplaces to infuse the place with a sense of timeless elegance. Enjoy as many as five different design packages, along with easy access to the city’s finest hotspots, including Avenues Mall and St. John’s Town Center.
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Come home to Paradise Island Apartments, where our homes have it all. Our tranquil setting surrounded by lush landscapes melds beautifully with our irresistible list of upscale amenities to shape the lifestyle you crave. Enjoy high-end finishes, contemporary interiors, and an excellent location near Avenues Mall, all part of your new life inside these Southside Jacksonville apartments.
Everything you need is a short ride away—a top employer like Bank of America or a shopper’s paradise like St. John’s Town Center, our apartments for rent in Southside Jacksonville, FL, are near it all. So call us today for a tour!
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MAC
Oct 15, 2024
Paradise Island Living
Great place to live; quiet, ample parking and beautiful wooded setting.
Anonymous
Oct 4, 2024
Quiet Communty
Have been here almost 2 years and live the location in yhis beautiful location, as my patio looks into the woods. Very happy with proximity to shopping, grocery stores and many restaurants. My experience has been better than i could have an anticipated and love the fact that I have a choice of 3 pools to choose from when I want to go swimming!
Anonymous
Apr 5, 2024
Paradise Island
I love it. I been for 11 years . Never had any problems
Anonymous
Jan 1, 2024
Paradise Island is a Outstanding place to live
I Absolutly love living in Paradise Island it is very nice and quiet the community is like family we all look out for one another. The staff is very polite and helpful in the front office. The Maintanance is is very pleasent and show up for quickly and promptly for any issues that I may have . I would definately refer this place to All of my Family and Friends this is a outstanding community.
Kody M.
Oct 21, 2023
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Prices in the Area
| This community | Mandarin | Jacksonville, FL | |
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| 1 Bed1 Bedroom | $1,162 - $1,851 | $973 - $3,747 | $413 - $3,747 |
| 2 Beds2 Bedrooms | $1,307 - $1,954 | $987 - $3,655 | $500 - $4,324 |
| 3 Beds3 Bedrooms | $1,500 - $2,311 | $1,242 - $3,901 | $919 - $7,532 |
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- Bed Bath & Beyond 0.03 mi
- andThat 0.09 mi
- Buy Buy Baby 0.11 mi
- CVS Pharmacy 0.47 mi
- Target 0.49 mi
- Five Below 0.58 mi
- Five Guys 0.42 mi
- LongHorn Steakhouse 0.46 mi
- ALDI 0.53 mi
- Ruz Bukhari And Trance Bollywood Hookah Lounge 0.61 mi
- Starbucks 0.77 mi
- Moe's Southwest Grill 0.78 mi
- CVS Pharmacy 1.30 mi
- Greenberg Dental and Orthodontics 1.32 mi
- Baptist Primary Care 2.05 mi
- Walgreens 2.09 mi
- First Coast Allergy & Asthma 2.43 mi
- NewImage - Laser Hair Removal And Skin Care 2.44 mi
- Bright Horizons at the Avenues 0.73 mi
- The Learning Experience 0.90 mi
- La Petite Academy of Jacksonville 1.79 mi
- Kinder Garden 2.30 mi
- Magellan Christian Academy 2.97 mi
- Circle K 0.36 mi
- GATE 1.26 mi
- Avis 1.40 mi
- Budget 1.41 mi
- BP 1.58 mi
- Mobil 1.60 mi
- Regal Cinemas Avenues 20 & RPX 1.03 mi
- Retro Fitness 1.20 mi
- Space Battle 1.21 mi
- Florida Community College Deerwood Center Library 1.47 mi
- Losco Regional Park 1.50 mi
- FCA Blueclaws 1.75 mi
- Bright Horizons at the Avenues 0.73 mi
- The Learning Experience 0.90 mi
- La Petite Academy of Jacksonville 1.79 mi
- Kinder Garden 2.30 mi
- Magellan Christian Academy 2.97 mi
- Mandarin Middle School 2.36 mi
- Twin Lakes Academy Middle School 2.44 mi
- Mandarin Oaks Elementary School 2.46 mi
- Twin Lakes Academy Elementary School 2.50 mi
- Atlantic Coast High School 2.65 mi
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Paradise Island offers an array of apartment features that cater to both comfort and modern lifestyles. Select units come complete with breakfast bars perfect for casual dining, dishwashers for added convenience, and in-unit washers and dryers that save precious time. Additional comfort is ensured with central air conditioning in certain apartments and screened patios or balconies that invite residents to enjoy the outdoors privately. The living space is elevated with wood-style flooring that adds an element of elegance and durability, while the wood-burning fireplace creates a cozy atmospheric touch. In terms of storage, residents benefit from ample outside storage and for select units, the luxury of detached garages. High ceilings give each space an open, airy feel, with vaulted design available in specific units. Kitchens shine with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and for those desiring the ultimate in luxury living, upgraded cabinets and appliances offered in renovated units. These apartments come in various design packages—Standard, Pearl, Onyx, Platinum, and Diamond—allowing for personal customization. The cherry on top for some is a serene lake view available from select apartments.
In terms of community offerings, Paradise Island presents an extensive selection of amenities designed to enhance the living experience for all of its residents. The clubhouse serves as a social hub, complete with a cozy coffee bar and lounge. Tech-savvy inhabitants will appreciate the online residents center that streamlines bill pay and service requests. For culinary enthusiasts, outdoor kitchens with gas grills provide the perfect setting for alfresco dining. Pet owners will find the dual pet parks, complete with a pet wash station and agility equipment, exceptionally convenient. Fitness is a forefront focus, with a large state-of-the-art fitness center equipped with a Fit Studio featuring the Wellbeats system and TRX, a cardio studio, outdoor fitness court, and surrounding track. Water lovers can luxuriate in the super pool with its stunning waterfall, one of three pools on-site. Sporting facilities are plentiful, offering two lighted tennis courts, an air-conditioned racquetball court, a ping pong arena, and even equipment rental. The community ensures various entertainment options like a game room with arcade games, sand shuffleboard, foosball, and a car care center for vehicular upkeep. Adding to the comfort is the convenience of package lockers and a Wi-Fi Cafe. Being a non-smoking community, it promotes a clean and healthy environment for all residents to enjoy.
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- Tuesday: 9:00AM-5:30PM
- Wednesday: 9:00AM-5:30PM
- Thursday: 9:00AM-5:30PM
- Friday: 9:00AM-5:30PM
- Saturday: 10:00AM-5:00PM
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Prices and availability for this property were last updated on 23 Oct 2024.
The following floorplans are available: 1-bedroom apartments from $1,162, 2-bedrooms apartments from $1,307 and 3-bedrooms apartments from $1,500.
The most popular nearby apartments are: Paradise Island, The Fountains at Deerwood, Pinnacle and Hacienda Club.
Currently, Paradise Island has 50 available units.
Paradise Island is located in the Mandarin neighborhood.
The business hours are:
- Monday: 9:00AM-5:30PM
- Tuesday: 9:00AM-5:30PM
- Wednesday: 9:00AM-5:30PM
- Thursday: 9:00AM-5:30PM
- Friday: 9:00AM-5:30PM
- Saturday: 10:00AM-5:00PM