Living in Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville is the 13th most-populated city in the United States and the largest city in the state of Florida. Jacksonville is the largest city in terms of area in the United States, spanning 874.3 square miles, 757.7 of which is land. There are more than 1.3 million residents of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. Located in the north eastern portion of Florida, Jacksonville lies very near the Georgia border and also borders the Atlantic Ocean.

With the St. Johns River flowing through Jacksonville, there are many beautiful outdoor activities available to those renting in Jacksonville. And with the subtropic climate characterized by warm winters and hot summers, getting outside is high on many Jacksonville renters' list. Add the nearby Atlantic Ocean to the mix and Jacksonville becomes a very attractive place to rent an apartment or house.

Jacksonville was cited by Forbes.com as one of the best 10 cities to relocate to when looking to find a new job.

Sports in Jacksonville, FL

National Football League - Jacksonville Jaguars (Jacksonville Municipal Stadium)
Roller Derby - First Coast Fatales (Mandarin Skate Station)
There are also various colleges and universities in and around Jacksonville including the University of North Florida, Edward Waters College, and Jacksonville University.

Interesting Fact about Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville boasts the largest urban park system in the United States, facilitated by 'joint management agreements with national and park services.'

Olea Beach Haven

The Strand

Exchange at Cedar Creek

360 Communities at Avenues Walk

The Point at Arrowhead

Artea Apartments

MAA Tapestry Park

MAA Town Center

Lumen on Collins

Eden at Kendall West

Seaton Preserve

Bainbridge Avenues Walk

Collins Preserve

Corner on Main

MAA Mandarin North

The Pointe at Davis Creek

Novo Westlake

Volta

Tropia Luxury Apartments

The Maggie Flats

The Sagefield

Palmhouse

Avion Apartments

The Park at Potenza

MAA Belmont

Olea eTown

Haven 8181

Argyle Lake at Oakleaf Town Center

Oakview Landing Apartments

Grand Oaks Apartment

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