Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Jackson, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Jackson, MI rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,024/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no change month over month in the median rent.
Compared to national trends
Jackson sits 46.4% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, making it one of the more accessible markets for renters seeking value. The city offers a total of 60 rentals, reflecting a small inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Jackson rent for $900/month, 1-bedrooms for $875/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,022/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,190/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,795/month. These figures show the range renters face by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 3 Bed segment in Jackson, MI has a YoY rent decline of 11.8%, diverging from the citywide trend of a 0.9% decline. This segment's larger drop reflects variation within the market beyond the overall flat citywide rents.
Median rent
Median rent in Jackson
$1,023/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Jackson is $1,023 per month as of August 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $886 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jackson
60
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Jackson rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Jackson, MI
Average rent prices in Jackson have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $934, whereas a house costs $1,570. 1-bedroom apartments in Jackson run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 | 1% |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $875 | 3% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,022 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,190 | 7% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $1,795 | 3% | 12% |
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 | $934 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,095 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,570 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,022
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,190
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
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
$934
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,570
Last 30 days
7%
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
46%lower than the national median
47%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Jackson, MI is 1% higher than the median rent in Albion, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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18%Discover rentals in Jackson, MI
5d+ ago
308 Van Buren St, Jackson, MI 49201
1–2 beds
1 bath
$700–$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Jackson
411 S West Ave #411, Jackson, MI 49201
3 beds
1 bath
$768
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 30
1d ago
435 Peppertree Cir, Jackson, MI 49203
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$801–$1,387
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Jackson
1516 E Ganson St, Jackson, MI 49202
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jackson
512 Blackman St, Jackson, MI 49201
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,950
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jackson
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
House for rent
1d ago
2100 Springport Rd, Jackson, MI 49202
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,475
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
15h ago
Verified
1024 South Brown Street, Jackson, MI 49203
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
8h ago
House for rent in Jackson
3 beds
1 bath
$1,185
House for rent
15h ago
Verified
1024 South Brown Street, Jackson, MI 49203
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
8h ago
House for rent in Jackson
3 beds
2 baths
$1,485
House for rent
10h ago
Condo for rent in Jackson
4 beds
3 baths
$1,795
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
2995 Meadowood Drive, Jackson, MI 49202
1–2 beds
0–2 baths
$990–$1,260
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 23
15h ago
Verified
1024 South Brown Street, Jackson, MI 49203
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
79 Warwick Ct, Jackson, MI 49203
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 27
17h ago
2120 Lansing Ave, Jackson, MI 49202
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$695–$775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
435 Peppertree Cir, Jackson, MI 49203
1–2 beds
1 bath
$801–$1,036
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1700 S West Ave, Jackson, MI 49203
1 bed
1 bath
$825
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 $1,023 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jackson?
Average rent prices in Jackson have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $886 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 $41,000/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).