Jacksonville fundamentals made headway, yet remained mixed going into the second half of 2026. The average advertised asking rent was up 0.4% on a trailing three-month (T3) basis through July, to $1,523, and 20 basis points above the national rate, as reported in the U.S. multifamily report<\/strong><\/a>. This marked a peak for the market, with momentum at its best point in more than three years. The average occupancy in stabilized properties stood at 92.5% as of June, down 70 basis points over 12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n