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Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Jackson, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Jackson rent stands today
Jackson, MI rent rose 3.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,056/month. Renters today are paying $39 more per month on average than last year, with rent at the peak level of $1,100/month this October.
Compared to national trends
Jackson sits 44.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it one of the more accessible smaller metros for renters seeking value. The market offers 77 total rentals across apartments, condos, and houses.
Price ranges
Apartments in Jackson have a median rent of $950/month, while houses rent for $1,541/month. Bedroom tiers range from $890/month for 1-bedrooms to $1,872/month for 4+ bedrooms, with 3-bedrooms rising 7.9% year over year to $1,400/month. Condos have increased 12.5% year over year.
Median rent
Median rent in Jackson
$1,056/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Jackson is $1,056 per month as of October 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $844 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jackson
77
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Jackson rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Jackson, MI
Average rent prices in Jackson have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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, MI
Rent prices in Jackson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jackson is $950, whereas a house costs $1,541. 1-bedroom apartments in Jackson run $889 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $934 | No Change | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $890 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,092 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | 1% |  2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,872 | 1% | 5% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Jackson, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $950 | No Change | 1% | |
Condos | $1,350 | 6% | 13% | |
Houses | $1,541 | 7% | 8% |
Studio
Average rent
$934
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$890
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,092
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,872
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Jackson, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$1,541
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Jackson, MI, 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, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Jackson and Albion by all bedroom counts and property types.
Jackson
44%lower than the national median
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Jackson, MI is equal to the median rent in Albion, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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25%Discover rentals in Jackson, MI
2d ago
308 Van Buren St, Jackson, MI 49201
1–2 beds
1 bath
$700–$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jackson
1106 W Michigan Ave Uppr #UPPER, Jackson, MI 49202
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
23h ago
Verified
435 Peppertree Cir, Jackson, MI 49203
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,036–$1,056
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jackson
2 beds
2 baths
$915
House for rent
Available Sep 19
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jackson
1538 Jericho Rd, Jackson, MI 49203
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
Available Oct 18
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Jackson
1967 Westbrook Dr #1, Jackson, MI 49201
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,500
Price dropped $100Condo for rent
Available Sep 23
8h ago
Apartment for rent in Jackson
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1024 South Brown Street, Jackson, MI 49203
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
435 Peppertree Cir, Jackson, MI 49203
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,036–$1,056
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
171 Peach St, Jackson, MI 49202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,119
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
110 N Dettman Rd, Jackson, MI 49202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$736–$1,132
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1024 South Brown Street, Jackson, MI 49203
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2995 Meadowood Drive, Jackson, MI 49202
1–2 beds
0–2 baths
$990–$1,260
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 23
23h ago
Verified
435 Peppertree Cir, Jackson, MI 49203
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,036–$1,056
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
171 Peach St, Jackson, MI 49202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,119
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1024 South Brown Street, Jackson, MI 49203
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
435 Peppertree Cir, Jackson, MI 49203
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
110 N Dettman Rd, Jackson, MI 49202
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
2d ago
308 Van Buren St, Jackson, MI 49201
1–2 beds
1 bath
$700–$800
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Jackson, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Jackson rental market.
How much is rent in Jackson?
The average rent in Jackson is $1,056 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jackson?
Average rent prices in Jackson have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Jackson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jackson is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $844 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 $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Jackson?
July offers the lowest rents in Jackson, while December sees the highest prices, creating an 8.5% difference between peak and off-peak pricing throughout the year.
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).