The Cove at Atlantic Beach
1-3 BR · $1,311-$1,725
✓ In-unit washer/dryer and a fireplace option are upgrades not every Mayport Road-corridor community offers
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Atlantic Beach rental-market research
Compare Apartments in Atlantic Beach, FL
8 communities researched · Public resident-feedback themes, advertised rents and property details · Updated Sep 2026
Atlantic Beach, one of Jacksonville's beach towns, has a solid cluster of apartment communities concentrated mainly along the Mayport Road corridor, with a few smaller properties scattered through the town's residential core near the beach and A1A. This page rounds up the real complexes renters will find when searching Atlantic Beach specifically, as distinct from neighboring Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach.
As of mid-2026, Atlantic Beach one-bedroom rents generally run from around $1,200 at the Mayport Road corridor's more basic communities up to $1,725+ for larger, amenity-richer units — none of it true beachfront pricing, since most of the town's apartment stock sits a short drive rather than a walk from the sand.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
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| 33 East Atlantic Beach | 1-3 BR | $1,335-$1,649+ | — | |
| Driftwood | 1-3 BR | Call for pricing | — | |
| Mallard Cove Apartments | 1-2 BR | $1,200-$1,400+ | — | |
| Otter Run Apartments | 1-3 BR | $1,200-$1,700 | — | |
| Sea Oats Apartments | 1-3 BR | $1,349-$1,776+ | — | |
| Surf Apartments | 1-3 BR | $1,350-$2,014 | — | |
| The Cove at Atlantic Beach | 1-3 BR | $1,311-$1,725 | — | |
| Tidewater at Atlantic Beach | 1-2 BR | $1,249-$1,529 | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
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33 East Atlantic Beach
1-3 BR · $1,335-$1,649+
✓ Mid-range pricing across a full 1-3BR spread gives renters flexibility without hitting the top of the local market
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Driftwood
1-3 BR · Call for pricing
✓ 11th Street address places it in the heart of Atlantic Beach's small residential grid, close to the town center
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Mallard Cove Apartments
1-2 BR · $1,200-$1,400+
✓ A1A frontage puts it on the more scenic route through Atlantic Beach compared to the Mayport Road corridor
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Otter Run Apartments
1-3 BR · $1,200-$1,700
✓ Widest bedroom range among Atlantic Beach's more affordable communities (1-3BR)
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Sea Oats Apartments
1-3 BR · $1,349-$1,776+
✓ Plaza-area location keeps renters close to Atlantic Beach's town-center shops and dining
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Surf Apartments
1-3 BR · $1,350-$2,014
✓ Straightforward pool-and-fitness amenity package covers the essentials without inflating rent
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Tidewater at Atlantic Beach
1-2 BR · $1,249-$1,529
✓ Among the most affordable options along the Mayport Road corridor, useful for budget-conscious renters
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Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Many Florida leases require it, and standard policies generally do not cover flood damage — that may require separate coverage, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. A recurring theme in public resident feedback is fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
How this apartment research is made
How we build these pages: we examine publicly available resident feedback from sources such as Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp and Reddit, then summarize recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text or display third-party star ratings. Paid partner modules are labeled and do not alter the editorial summary. Trade-offs reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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