Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Jackson, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Jackson

$1,847/mo

increased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jackson is $1,847 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $52 less per month.

$1.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jackson

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jackson rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Jackson, CA

Average rent prices in Jackson have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Jackson, CA

Rent prices in Jackson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jackson is $1,445, whereas a house costs $1,897. 1-bedroom apartments in Jackson run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$995

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

$1,275

9%

31%

2 bedroom

$1,550

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,800

5%

31%

4 bedroom

$2,500

4%

-

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

31%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Jackson, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Jackson, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Jackson and Galt by all bedroom counts and property types.

Jackson

Median rent price$1,847
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,295
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jackson, CA is 19% lower than the median rent in Galt, CA.

Discover rentals in Jackson, CA

1520 S State Highway - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jackson

Updated 2 bdrm, 1 bth in Jackson

1520 S State Highway, Jackson, CA 95642

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Timber Ridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Timber Ridge Apartments

510 510 Water & 610 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

105 Gordon Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jackson

3 beds

2 baths

$2,395

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Frequently asked questions for Jackson, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Jackson rental market.

How much is rent in Jackson?

The average rent in Jackson is $1,847 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jackson?

Average rent prices in Jackson have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.

How does Jackson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jackson is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $52 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Jackson?

To comfortably afford rent in Jackson, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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