Apartments near Edward Waters University

PDP 32209, 32209, is the closest Edward Waters University student housing and is located a 5-minute drive from the university.

The average distance of amber properties for Edward Waters University housing is 3 miles, and a 6-minute drive.

You should book your student apartments near Edward Waters University 6-9 months before starting the academic year. So if your term starts in August, you should book your Edward Waters University housing in December.

1748 Bakehouse is the closest cafe to off-campus Edward Waters University housing, being only a 10-minute walk from the college.

Kings Rd / Fairfax St is the closest bus stop to the university & is only a 2-minute walk. This bus stop helps students travel easily to their Florida student housing.

Edward Waters University is recognized for programmes in Business Administration, Cybersecurity, Public Health, Biology, Psychology, Nursing, Communications, & Organisational Management. Many students choose to live in the Edward Waters University housing to enjoy living in the neighborhood they want. Amber offers Edward Waters University housing within a 3-mile radius or a 6-minute drive, starting at $483 per month. The top apartment options are PDP 32209 & PDP 32205.

Founded in 1866, EWU is located at 1658 Kings Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32209, & enrols 1,200+ students. As Florida's oldest Historically Black College or University (HBCU) & the state's first independent institution of higher education, EWU has played a significant role in educating generations of African American leaders. In 2025, the university was ranked #47 among Regional Colleges South & #25 for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report. The primary intake begins in August, & the university maintains a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Stepping beyond the residence halls introduces students to a different side of university life. Student apartments near Edward Waters University range from private studios & shared apartments to 1B & 2B rooms, giving students the flexibility to choose a home that matches their budget, wants, & daily routine.

The EWU campus is served by the Kings Rd & Tyler St bus stop, located a 2-minute walk from campus, & by the Kings Rd & Myrtle Ave N bus stop, around a 5-minute walk away. Students can also access the Rosa L. Parks/FCCJ Skyway Station, 8 minutes away by bus. Eligible students can purchase JTA Student STAR Cards, which offer discounted monthly fares compared with standard adult passes. The campus is 10 minutes on foot from Edward Waters Park & 8 minutes by bus from James Weldon Johnson Park.

Edward Waters supports 15+ student organizations, including academic societies, leadership groups, Greek-letter organizations, faith-based organizations, & community service initiatives. Students can also participate in 13 NCAA Division II varsity sports & compete in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). A defining feature of student life at EWU is its strong HBCU tradition of leadership & service, supported by active participation in the Divine Nine historically Black Greek-letter organizations & student leadership programmes.