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.'

The Clarke at Kendall Town Apartments

The Park at River City

The Harper at Trout River

Grande Court Apartments

Arcona Grove

The Ridley

Cottage Street at eTown

Portiva

Lost Lake Resort Apartments

Leigh Meadows Apartments

Lindsey Terrace Apartments

Madelyn Oaks Apartments

Landings at Lake Gray

Ravella at Town Center

Rise Nocatee

54 Magnolia

Wynnfield Lakes

Westlake Landing

Equinox West Townhomes

View At Mandarin

JTB Apartments

Glenwood

Candlelight Square

Laurel Pointe

Jasmine

Bentley Green Apartment Homes

University Place Apartments

Lake Lofts at Deerwood

The Village at San Jose Apartments

Arbor Place Apartments