Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Jackson, MI

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Jackson rent stands today

    Jackson, MI rent rose 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,025/month. Renters are paying $45 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.

  • Jackson sits 47.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it one of the more accessible markets for renters seeking value in the Midwest.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Jackson run around $975/month, 1-bedrooms around $913/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,042/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,450/month, while apartments sit at $975/month, reflecting distinct price tiers by property type.

Median rent

Median rent in Jackson

$1,025/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jackson is $1,025 per month as of June 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $925 less per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jackson

80

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jackson rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $975, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Jackson run $901 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.

Listings

Studio

$975

2%

24%

1 bedroom

$913

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,042

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,267

2%

10%

4 bedroom

$1,895

11%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$913

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,042

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,267

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

2%

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$1,025
decreased by47%

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 5% higher than the median rent in Albion, MI.

Discover rentals in Jackson, MI

Grand River Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

6h 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

Apartment for rent in Jackson

412 N West Ave #2, Jackson, MI 49201

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

242 W High St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

310 7th St #LOWER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jackson

310 Seventh St - Lower

310 7th St #LOWER, Jackson, MI 49201

2 beds

1 bath

$785

Apartment for rent

Available May 5

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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 $1,025 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jackson?

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

How does Jackson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jackson is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 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?

Jackson's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $880 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $990 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up 41% of available inventory, making them the most common rental type in the city.

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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