Arelia James Island
Deerwood · $1,264–$2,305
✓ Residents often praise the large floor plans, closets, and convenient Town Center-area location.
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Apartments in Deerwood, Jacksonville, FL
11 communities compared · Resident-review themes, advertised rents and verified property details · Updated Jul 2026
Compare 11 apartment communities grouped in Deerwood within our Jacksonville rental database. Neighborhood labels and boundaries can vary between property sites and listing services, so confirm the exact address and commute before applying.
As of mid-2026, Jacksonville remains one of Florida's most affordable big-city rental markets — most one-bedrooms run $1,100–$1,700/mo, with riverfront and Town Center commanding a premium. Older garden communities dominate the value end; check unit age and pest-control history carefully.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arelia James Island | Deerwood | 1–3 bedrooms | $1,264–$2,305 | 2009 |
| Ciel Luxury Apartments | Deerwood | 1–3 bedrooms | $1,385–$2,265 | — |
| Citigate | Deerwood | 1–3 bedrooms | $1,378–$1,946 | — |
| Heritage Deerwood | Deerwood | 1–3 bedrooms | $1,999–$2,250+ | — |
| Satori Town Center | Deerwood | 1–3 bedrooms | $1,362–$1,828 | 2021 |
| Sola South Lux Apartments | Deerwood | Studio–3 bedrooms | $1,360–$1,965 | — |
| Terraces at Town Center | Deerwood | 1–2 bedrooms | $1,446–$1,894 | 2013 |
| The Colony at Deerwood Apartments | Deerwood | 1–3 bedrooms | $1,247–$2,037 | — |
| The Drake at Deerwood | Deerwood | 1–3 bedrooms | $1,185–$1,999 | — |
| The Four | Deerwood | Studio–3 bedrooms | $1,458–$1,897 | — |
| Village Walk | Deerwood | 1–3 bedrooms | $1,657–$2,991 | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
Ciel Luxury Apartments
Deerwood · $1,385–$2,265
✓ Residents often praise the stylish amenity spaces, lake views, and modern interiors.
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Citigate
Deerwood · $1,378–$1,946
✓ Residents consistently value the location near JTB, Town Center, Tinseltown, and Southside offices.
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Heritage Deerwood
Deerwood · $1,999–$2,250+
✓ Residents value the quieter gated setting and larger, home-like floor plans.
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Satori Town Center
Deerwood · $1,362–$1,828
✓ Residents repeatedly praise the modern interiors, dramatic amenity spaces, and convenient location.
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Sola South Lux Apartments
Deerwood · $1,360–$1,965
✓ Residents frequently praise the modern kitchens, in-unit laundry, and attractive common areas.
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Terraces at Town Center
Deerwood · $1,446–$1,894
✓ Residents repeatedly praise the quiet lakeside atmosphere despite the central location.
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The Colony at Deerwood Apartments
Deerwood · $1,247–$2,037
✓ Residents frequently praise the lake views, mature landscaping, and screened outdoor spaces.
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The Drake at Deerwood
Deerwood · $1,185–$1,999
✓ Residents frequently praise the central Southside location and short drive to Town Center shopping.
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The Four
Deerwood · $1,458–$1,897
✓ Residents repeatedly praise the location near Tinseltown, Town Center, JTB, and UNF.
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Village Walk
Deerwood · $1,657–$2,991
✓ Residents value the central Gate Parkway location and access to Town Center, I-295, and Southside.
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Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Most Florida leases require it, and standard policies do NOT cover flood damage — that needs a separate flood policy, 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. The most common complaint in Florida apartment reviews isn't noise — it's 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.
About these pros & cons
How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons 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.