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.'

Exchange at Cedar Creek

Lakewood Oaks Apartments

Seagrass Apartment Homes

Equinox West Townhomes

MAA Belmont

Vista Bay

St. Johns Forest Apartments

Addison Landing

Coventry Park Apartments

Avenue at Timberlin Park

MAA Southlake

The Kensley Apartments

Oasis Club Apartments

The Commons

Jacksonville Heights Apartments Homes

The Hudson at Deerwood

Lakeline at Bartram Park

Southside Villas

Casa Solara Townhomes

MAA Mandarin Lakes

MAA Atlantic

Beachline

Paradise Island

RISE Doro

The Lakeside Nest

Apela House

Pointe Grand Jacksonville West

THE VANTAGE APARTMENTS

North Beach on Kernan Apartments

The Oasis at Town Center