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Westside Apartments

Westside apartments in Jacksonville are located west of Downtown Jacksonville and just north of Orange Park. Westside offers many varieties of neighborhoods from cement style "Florida" homes to areas like Ortega which are considered more upscale and classy. Westside is situated right in the middle of I-10 and I-295 with two major roads servicing the area; Roosevelt Blvd and Blanding Blvd.

Westside Apartments: Lease Types

Apartments in Westside, Jacksonville can fit anyone's budget. You can find small, cozy apartments and upscale apartments within the Westside, along with several communities that have turned large style homes into multi-family units.

Westside Apartments: Features and Amenities

Apartments in Westside of Jacksonville offer many great features and amenities. Some of the features included in many of the Westside communities are a swimming pool, business center, 24-hour fitness center, laundry facility, playgrounds, tennis courts, and so much more. Most communities within this area offer gated communities. If there are certain features you want, check out our search option and choose the features that are most important to you to narrow down your apartment choices.

Some of the great amenities that are included in Westside apartments are alarm systems within the units, ceiling fans in the bedrooms and living area, hardwood floors, patios or balconies, walk-in closets, and so much more to choose from. Some communities offer all utilities paid with your rent which can save you the hassle of paying several bills each month. Make sure to check out our search option to choose the amenities that are important to you. This will help you narrow down your options to those Westside apartments that have just what you are looking for.

More about Westside Apartments

Westside is one of the large sections of Jacksonville. Some of the neighborhoods within the Westside include Ortega, Avondale, and Normandy, just to name a few. Ortega lies on a peninsula separated from the mainland by the St. Johns River to the east and the Ortega River to the north and west. It used to be an island until it was connected to the rest of Jacksonville by the Buckman Bridge. Ortega is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Jacksonville. Ortega is full of turn-of-the-century homes and southern-style mansions. It offers a small downtown which features a small collection of restaurants, boutiques, and a pharmacy.

While Westside is not known for its fine dining or shopping, there are plenty of chain and fast food restaurants to cure anyone's hunger. You can find some fun things to do to occupy your time. If you love horses, the Diamond D Ranch offers horseback riding lessons for all ages. The Jacksonville Equestrian Center is also located on the Westside and is home to premiere facilities for horse shows and recreational events. If you are feeling lucky, you can pick a winner at the Orange Park Kennel Club. With many bodies of water located all around Westside apartments, it is a perfect area to settle for those who love to fish, boat, or just relax beside the water.

The Naval Air Station of Jacksonville (NAS JAX) is a major part of Westside. You will find a large number of Westside apartment residents of this area are current or ex-military families. This is what makes Westside such a settled area. Most of the Jacksonville growth is not happening in this area, which is why, if you are looking for a more settled lifestyle, then you will want to make Westside your home. One thing to beware of with settled areas come traffic and Blanding Blvd is known for its traffic. Plans are underway and construction is happening to help lighten the traffic load in this area but just beware of it and make plans to find other ways around it during peak travel times.

As you can see, there is so many wonderful reasons to settle on the Westside area of Jacksonville. Settling in a Westside apartment will be a great place to raise a family and settle in for the long haul. With many options available for rent in the area, you will be certain to find something to meet your needs.

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