Last updated on June 9, 2026

Average rent in
Jackson, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Jackson

$1,050/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jackson is $1,050 per month as of June 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $900 less per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jackson

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jackson rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Jackson, MO

Average rent prices in Jackson have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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, MO

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 $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Jackson run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$660

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$737

6%

3%

2 bedroom

$950

6%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,250

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$1,800

3%

-

Studio

Average rent

$660

1 bedroom

Average rent

$737

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Jackson, MO, 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, MO compare to other cities?

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

Jackson

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jackson, MO is 24% higher than the median rent in Benton, MO.

Discover rentals in Jackson, MO

1589 Belair Drive - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

1589 Belair Drive

1589 Belair Dr, Jackson, MO 63755

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

1547 Belair Drive - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

1547 Belair Drive

1547 Belair Dr, Jackson, MO 63755

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Jackson Villa 2

2092 Old Toll Rd, Jackson, MO 63755

2 beds

1 bath

$875–$900

Apartment for rent

Lotus 196 - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.5

Very good

Lotus 196

196 Lotus Dr, Jackson, MO 63755

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Jackson, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Jackson rental market.

How much is rent in Jackson?

The average rent in Jackson is $1,050 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jackson?

Average rent prices in Jackson have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $900 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?

Jackson's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $750 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,000 per month. These figures reflect the current market after Jackson established more consistent rental pricing following a period of minimal inventory.

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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