A Feast for the Eyes: Jacksonville’s Best Urban Views, as Seen from Rental Apartments
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Who wouldn’t recognize the landmark Bank of America Tower in the Northbank skyline, or the truly unique, framed mirror-like Wells Fargo Center? Downtown Jacksonville has one of the most distinguishable Florida skylines, yet the city has a ton of places with tremendous views aside from the Riverwalk—and believe it or not, some of them have doors and windows, plus a key that you can wear around your neck. We strongly recommend you invest in a keychain though. Unless you’re eight that is…
Anyway, there is quite an army of apartments for rent in Jacksonville that boast magnificent views and as it turns out, some of them don’t break the bank either. And even if quality finishes and upscale amenities (that you can find just about anywhere these days) do drive up the rents, waking up every morning to admire a staggering urban panorama is certainly something you cannot put a price tag on.
Take this visual tour with RentCafe and check out 10 great Jax panoramas as seen from rental apartments in the city:
#1. The Carling – Check availability
- Address: 31 West Adams Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
- Highlights: The Carling is the rebirth of the historic Roosevelt Hotel and has an unique urban design and stunning views of the river city.
- Built in 1926, renovated 2005
- 114 rental units / 13 stories
- Image: The Carling Facebook Page
#2. Lake Lofts at Deerwood – Check availability
- Address: 4360 Deerwood Lake Pkwy, Jacksonville, Florida 32216
- Highlights: Located in the prestigious Deerwood Lake Community in Jacksonville’s Southside, Lake Lofts offers the paramount in lakefront living. Breathtaking views of the lake and natural surroundings; there are no parking lot views at Lake Lofts. Each apartment home features a balcony and ample windows to enjoy the view.
- Built in 2016
- 130 rental units / 4 stories
- Image: Lake Lofts at Deerwood Facebook Page
#3. 5 Thousand Town – Check availability
- Address: 5000 Big island Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32246
- Highlights: Luxurious apartments in Windy Hill neighborhood. Modern design with over 12,000 square feet of amenities. Landscaped rooftop terrace with fire pits, roof-top sky bar, and play lounge.
- Built in 2013
- 138 rental units / 5 stories
- Image: RentCafe
#4. The Strand
- Address: 1401 Riverplace Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207
- Highlights: Luxury high-rise apartment tower. Generous-sized luxury high-rise apartment balconies in the Southside neighborhood enable residents to gaze out over amazing downtown Jacksonville.
- Built in 2006
- 295 rental units / 28 stories
- Image: The Strand Apartments Facebook Page
#5. The Commander Apartments
- Address: 3946 Saint Johns Ave, Jacksonville, Florida 32205
- Highlights: Spacious, quiet high-rise apartment homes, distinguished service, and panoramic views of the river, and downtown Jacksonville. All units have water front views and balcony.
- Built in 1961
- 90 rental units /16 stories
- Image: The Commander Apartments Facebook Page
#6. The Views at Harbortown Apartments
- Address: 14030 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida 32225
- Highlights: Located next to Harbortown Marina, The Views at Harbortown Apartments offers a great view of the river.
- Built in 2015
- 298 rental units / 3 stories
- Image: The Views at Harbortown Apartments Facebook Page
#7. 11 East Forsyth – Check availability
- Address: 11 East Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
- Highlights: Located in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville, 11 East Forsyth is close to the airport, beaches, Riverside, and San Marco. Stunning views of the river city.
- Built in 1926, renovated 2003
- 139 rental units / 17 stories
- Image: RentCafe
#8. Sorrel Luxury Apartments
- Address: 12001 Abess Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32225
- Highlights: Brand new community that combines modern sophistication and high-speed convenience.
- Built in 2015
- 290 rental units / 3 stories
- Image: Sorrel Luxury Apartments Facebook Page
#9. Bell Riverside
- Address: 2054 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL
- Highlights: Waterfront community located a few blocks from downtown Jacksonville. Convenient to both I-95 and I-10. Private dock. Sundeck. Tropical landscaping. Pool.
- Built in 2001
- 257 rental units / 4 stories
- Image: Lee Hugget account on Facebook
#10. 220 Riverside
- Address: 220 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL
- Highlights: The perfect balance between luxury and urban living. Entertain and connect in the 220 lounge with beautiful River views.
- Built in 2015
- 291 rental units / 5 stories
- Image: 220 Riverside Facebook Page
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Balazs Szekely, our Senior Creative Writer has a degree in journalism and dynamic career experience spanning radio, print and online media, as well as B2B and B2C copywriting. With extensive experience at several real estate industry publications, he’s well-versed in coworking trends, remote work, lifestyle and health topics. Balazs’ work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal, as well as on CBS, CNBC and more. He’s fascinated by photography, winter sports and nature, and, in his free time, you may find him away from home on a city break. You can drop Balazs a line via email.
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