Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Jackson, MI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Jackson rent stands today

    Jackson, MI rent rose 4.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,046/month. Renters today are paying $91 more per month on average than last year, though rent has eased 3.6% since last month after peaking at $1,100 in June 2026.

  • Jackson sits 46.2% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has a total of 80 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Jackson rent for $875/month, 1-bedrooms for $885/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,021/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,250 and 4+ bedrooms at $1,895/month. These figures reflect the range renters face by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Jackson

$1,046/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jackson is $1,046 per month as of July 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $899 less per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jackson

80

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jackson rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Jackson, MI

Average rent prices in Jackson have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $925, whereas a house costs $1,605. 1-bedroom apartments in Jackson run $885 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.

Listings

Studio

$875

1%

20%

1 bedroom

$885

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,021

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,249

2%

10%

4 bedroom

$1,895

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$885

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,021

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,249

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

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

Median rent price$1,046
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$975
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jackson, MI is 7% higher than the median rent in Albion, MI.

Discover rentals in Jackson, MI

Grand River Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Grand River Ridge

308 Van Buren St, Jackson, MI 49201

1–2 beds

1 bath

$700–$800

Apartment for rent

412 N West Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jackson

412 N West Ave #2, Jackson, MI 49201

2 beds

1 bath

$700

House for rent

Available May 13

242 W High St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jackson

242 West High Street - 1

242 W High St #1, Jackson, MI 49203

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 4

119 N Pleasant St #119-5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jackson

119 North Pleasant Street - 119.5

119 N Pleasant St #119-5, Jackson, MI 49202

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 6

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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 $1,046 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jackson?

Average rent prices in Jackson have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Jackson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jackson is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $899 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Jackson average around $910/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,030/month.

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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