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.'

Argyle Lake at Oakleaf Town Center

Satori Town Center

Collins Preserve

Tropia Luxury Apartments

Volta

The Sagefield

Seaton Preserve

The Felix

The Maggie Towns

Broxton Bay Apartments

Haven 8181

Velara Luxury Apartments

The Point at Arrowhead

360 Communities at Avenues Walk

The Maggie Flats

RISE at Glen Kernan Park

The Howell at the Preserve Apartments

Bainbridge Avenues Walk

Palmhouse

The Pointe at Davis Creek

Olympus Preserve at Town Center

Olea eTown

Vera

The Note

The Enclave

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MAA Belmont

Equinox West Townhomes

The Park at Trapani

Avenue at Timberlin Park

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