A renter’s guide to where new apartments are rising in Jacksonville, FL

Over the last ten years, developers completed more than 32,700 apartments across Jacksonville, reflecting sustained population growth and continued expansion across multiple corridors of the city. Understanding where apartment construction has concentrated can help renters evaluate location, commuting patterns, and access to employment in one of the largest cities by land area in the United States.

Which Jacksonville zip codes added the most apartments?

Jacksonville’s economy is supported by logistics and transportation, healthcare, financial services, and military operations. The cost of living in Jacksonville is 9% lower than the state average and 8% lower than the national average, reinforcing the city’s appeal to both residents and employers seeking affordability and growth potential.

To help renters navigate this growth, we’ve identified the zip codes where new apartment construction has been most concentrated:

6,234 new apartments put zip code 32256 at the top of Jacksonville’s construction list

Zip code 32256 added 6,234 new apartments, making it the most active area for apartment construction in Jacksonville over the past decade. The zip code covers much of the Baymeadows and Southside corridor south of downtown.

Transit service is provided by Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) bus routes serving Baymeadows Road and Southside Boulevard. Interstates 95 and 295 provide highway access throughout the metro area. Major employers include Florida Blue, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, State Farm Insurance, Johnson & Johnson Vision, Southeast Toyota Distributors, Gate Petroleum, and corporate offices near the St. Johns Town Center.

Zip code 32258 added 4,340 new apartments

Zip code 32258 gained 4,340 new apartments, reflecting continued residential development in southern Jacksonville along the St. Johns River.

Transit access includes JTA bus routes operating along San Jose Boulevard and Mandarin Road, with connectivity to downtown and Southside employment centers. Major employers within commuting distance include Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Southeastern Grocers (Winn-Dixie headquarters), University of North Florida, and corporate offices throughout the Baymeadows corridor.

3,489 new apartments expand housing options in zip code 32218

Zip code 32218 added 3,489 new apartments, representing continued growth on Jacksonville’s Northside near major transportation and industrial facilities.

Transit service is provided by JTA bus routes connecting to downtown and employment areas. Interstates 95 and 295 offer regional access. Major employers include Amazon fulfillment centers, Jacksonville International Airport operations, logistics and warehousing firms, and manufacturing facilities near Cecil Commerce Center.

Zip code 32207 delivered 2,876 new apartments

Zip code 32207 added 2,876 new apartments, reflecting infill development in established neighborhoods south of downtown along the St. Johns River.

Transit options include JTA bus routes serving San Marco Boulevard, Riverside Avenue, and adjacent corridors. Downtown Jacksonville is accessible within a short commute. Major employers include Baptist Health Riverside, downtown financial services firms, government offices, and regional healthcare systems such as Mayo Clinic within a broader commuting radius.

2,971 new apartments grow zip code 32259’s inventory

Zip code 32259 added 2,971 new apartments, representing suburban growth south of Jacksonville in northern St. Johns County.

Transit service is limited, with most travel occurring by car via I-95. Employment access includes corporate offices and retail near the St. Johns Town Center, as well as commuting connections to downtown Jacksonville, Baymeadows corporate campuses, and employment centers in St. Augustine.

Top 5 zip codes for new apartments in Jacksonville, FL

* Total new apartments completed between 2015 and 2025.

Source:
RentCafe.com analysis of Yardi data as of July 2025

Jacksonville’s apartment development over the past decade has been distributed across multiple corridors rather than concentrated in a single downtown core. Construction has followed highway access, employment centers, and available land throughout the city’s expansive geography.

Employment growth in logistics, healthcare, financial services, and military operations continues to influence where new housing is built. While downtown and historic neighborhoods have seen infill development, much of the new supply has occurred in suburban and employment-oriented areas.

Methodology

RentCafe.com is a nationwide apartment search website that enables renters to easily find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

This study uses data from 2015–2025, with the ‘past decade’ referring to this period.