Loretto Homes for Rent

Loretto, located on Jacksonville's Southside, offers a mix of waterfront properties along Lake Mandarin and woodsy residences with access to the St. Johns River. The neighborhood is well-established with a variety of shopping and family-owned businesses along San Jose Boulevard. Residents often see children playing in front yards and houses decorated with holiday lights in the winter. Homes in Loretto, built between the 1970s and 2000s, feature well-maintained lawns shaded by oak and pine trees. The community is divided into subdivisions, each with its own HOA fees and amenities, such as the community pool and clubhouse in Lake Mandarin. Housing options include ranch-style and midcentury modern homes, as well as townhouses and condos. Duval County Public Schools serve the area, with highly rated institutions like Loretto Elementary and Mandarin High. Chapelgate Park, with its historic oak tree, and Burnett Park, featuring athletic fields and a community center, are local highlights. Residents have access to grocery stores like Trader Joe's and Walmart, and dining options such as First Watch and Iso Iso on San Jose Boulevard. The neighborhood is conveniently located 18 miles from downtown, 3 miles from Interstate 295, and 6 miles from Baptist Medical Center South. Jacksonville International Airport is 35 miles away.