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Palms at Beacon Pointe

$995 – $1,445/mo

1–2 bedrooms
1–2 baths
570–1,080 sq ft
15 units available
Pet friendly

1251 Beacon Point Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32246

As of October 13, 2026, Palms at Beacon Pointe in Jacksonville, FL has 15 apartments for rent from $995 to $1,445/mo. One-bedrooms start at $995 and two-bedrooms at $1,285. The average asking rent has held near $1,248 since August 26, 2026.

Floor plans

Palms at Beacon Pointe has 15 units available across 4 floor plans: 2 one-bedroom layouts (570–746 sq ft) and 2 two-bedroom layouts (915–1,080 sq ft). Prices checked October 13, 2026.

A1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 570 Sq Ft

Starting at $995/mo

4 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available
#111	$1,005	570	Oct 15
#413	$995	570	Oct 21
#511	$1,020	570	Dec 7
#106	$1,040	570	Jan 1

A2

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 746 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,155/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
#313	$1,155	746	Oct 15
#205	$1,190	746	Nov 6

B1

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 915 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,285/mo

4 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available
#517	$1,285	915	Oct 23
#524	$1,309	915	Nov 13
#507	$1,310	915	Nov 21
#107	$1,310	915	Jan 1

B2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,080 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,385/mo

5 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available
#310	$1,410	1,080	Oct 15
#602	$1,445	1,080	Oct 15
#724	$1,385	1,080	Oct 19
#210	$1,420	1,080	Nov 13
#302	$1,445	1,080	Dec 3

See all 29 units listed at Palms at Beacon Pointe, including ones no longer available.

Cost to rent here

At Palms at Beacon Pointe, a one-bedroom starts at about $1,242 a month all-in: $995 rent and an estimated $247 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance. A two-bedroom starts at about $1,602.

All-in from$1,242/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Palms at Beacon Pointe takes about $35,820 a year for a one-bedroom and $46,260 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $1,242 all-in month for a one-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $50,300 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,242/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$50,300/yr

Income to qualify

$35,820/yr

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Rent history

Over the past 3 months, the average asking rent at Palms at Beacon Pointe has ranged from $1,230 to $1,292. The current average is $1,248, up $1 (0.1%) from $1,247 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (49 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At Palms at Beacon Pointe, leases run 12 months.

Rent
$995 – $1,445/mo
Lease term
12 months
Earliest move-in
Jan 1

Amenities

Palms at Beacon Pointe is pet friendly and has in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 51 amenities, including fitness center, pool view, and screened balcony or patio.

18-Acre Lake With Lighted Fountain
1st Floor
24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
2-Inch Faux Wood Blinds* More Info On 2-Inch Faux Wood Blinds*
3rd Floor
A1 Reno
Air Conditioner
B1 Reno
B2 Reno
Barbecue Pavilion With Gas Grills

Cable Ready
Ceiling Fans
Ceramic Tile* More Info On Ceramic Tile*
Dishwasher
Disposal
Easy Access To Beaches, Shopping, Dining, And Entertainment
Efficient Appliances
Electronic Thermostat
Expert On-Site Maintenance Team
Extra Storage
Fireplace
Fireplace* More Info On Fireplace*
Fitness Center
Free Weights
Friday: 9 Am To - 6 Pm
High Speed Internet In Clubhouse
Lakeside Gazebo
Lake View
Lake Views Available* More Info On Lake Views Available*
Large Closets
Leash Free Dog Park
Microwave* More Info On Microwave*
Monday: 9 Am To - 6 Pm
Package Receiving
Picturesque Setting
Plush Carpeting* More Info On Plush Carpeting*
Pool View
Professional On-Site Management Team
Public Transportation
Refrigerator
Resort Style Pool
Saturday: 10 Am To - 5 Pm
Screened Balcony Or Patio
Sunday: Closed
Thursday: 9 Am To - 6 Pm
Tuesday: 9 Am To - 6 Pm
Vaulted Ceilings* More Info On Vaulted Ceilings*
Washer & Dryer Included
Wednesday: 9 Am To - 6 Pm
Wheelchair Access
Wood-Grain Vinyl Flooring* More Info On Wood-Grain Vinyl Flooring*

Amenity photos

Pool
Gym

Location

1251 Beacon Point Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32246

Resident reviews

Palms at Beacon Pointe has a 3.7 out of 5 rating from more than 100 resident reviews.

3.7 · 100+ reviews

Overall rating

Positive

Mixed

Neutral

Negative

Management5.0

Maintenance5.0

Location5.0

Amenities and Shared Spaces5.0

Building Quality5.0

Overall100 reviews

Resident experiences at this property are highly polarized, with strong positive feedback from earlier years contrasting sharply with recent negative reports. Long-standing residents and those who experienced earlier management praise the quiet community, responsive maintenance, and friendly staff, while recent reviews cite persistent issues including unresponsive management, rising fees (especially water and pest control charges), maintenance delays, gate malfunctions, noise disturbances, and pest infestations. Service quality and communication appear to have declined significantly over time.

Management and office staff receive consistently positive feedback for professionalism, friendliness, and responsiveness to resident needs. Maintenance staff are frequently praised for quick response times and quality work. However, some residents report concerns about billing consistency, particularly water charges, and occasional communication gaps during office hours.

Maintenance staff consistently receive praise for prompt, professional, and courteous service across repair requests, appliance fixes, and work order response times. Most residents report same-day or next-day resolution of maintenance issues, with staff described as friendly and diligent. However, some residents report delayed responses to urgent repairs and concerns about underlying infrastructure issues, particularly with HVAC systems and plumbing that may require systemic solutions rather than temporary fixes.

The property offers an excellent location in the Regency area with convenient access to shopping, restaurants, and major thoroughfares, plus proximity to beaches and universities. The gated community is consistently described as quiet, safe, and well-maintained with attractive grounds including a lake. Residents appreciate the responsive maintenance staff and friendly office personnel, though some note that appliances and infrastructure show age.

Residents consistently praise the pool area, grounds maintenance, and quiet community atmosphere. Staff responsiveness to maintenance requests is frequently highlighted as a strength. The fitness center is noted as modest but functional, and parking is generally available. Common concerns include aging infrastructure, utility billing practices, and occasional communication gaps between office and maintenance.

Resident reviews reveal significant concerns about building quality and maintenance at this property. Recurring issues include poor noise insulation between units, inadequate pest control despite monthly charges, aging plumbing infrastructure contributing to high water bills, and inconsistent maintenance responsiveness. While some residents report satisfactory experiences with maintenance staff and amenities, the majority of feedback indicates deferred upkeep, structural concerns, and declining property condition over time.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Palms at Beacon Pointe is car-dependent and not bikeable, and transit is minimal.

Walking: Car-dependent; Grade F
Transit: Minimal; Grade F
Biking: Not bikeable; Grade F

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Palms at Beacon Pointe was good on 182 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in April (average AQI 61, moderate). Daily highs averaged 94°F in July, the warmest month, and lows averaged 45°F in January, the coldest.

Air quality

182 good-air days

of the past 365

Oct 13: Good, AQI 48

Oct 2025Oct 2026

Temperature

94° / 45°

average July high / January low

Oct 13: 88° high, 67° low

Oct 2025Oct 2026

Pollen

High

Oct 13–17 forecast

Tree: low, grass: low, weed: high

Month	Average high	Average low	Average AQI	Good-air days
January	65°F	45°F	44 (good)	22 of 31
February	68°F	46°F	46 (good)	21 of 28
March	77°F	57°F	56 (moderate)	8 of 31
April	81°F	62°F	61 (moderate)	2 of 30
May	85°F	69°F	54 (moderate)	12 of 31
June	90°F	74°F	51 (moderate)	12 of 30
July	94°F	77°F	56 (moderate)	11 of 31
August	89°F	76°F	53 (moderate)	11 of 31
September	86°F	73°F	47 (good)	20 of 30
October	79°F	65°F	45 (good)	24 of 31
November	75°F	53°F	47 (good)	19 of 30
December	68°F	49°F	45 (good)	20 of 31

Daily readings from Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

Nearby schools

The closest school to Palms at Beacon Pointe is Southside Estates Elementary School, a public elementary school 1.3 miles away.

School	Type	Level	Distance
Southside Estates Elementary School Public · Elementary	Public	Elementary	1.3 mi
Brookview Elementary School Public · Elementary	Public	Elementary	1.4 mi
Gifts From Above Child Care Center Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	1.4 mi
Williams Child Care Center Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	1.5 mi
CORNERSTONE CLASSICAL ACADEMY-5801 Charter · High	Charter	High	1.6 mi
Ac Center Day Care Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	1.6 mi
Al-Furqan Academy Private · High	Private	High	1.7 mi
Great Foundations Child Development Center Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	2.1 mi
Center Academy-St. Johns Bluff Private · High	Private	High	2.2 mi
Shekinah Christian Academy Private · High	Private	High	2.2 mi