Last updated on September 8, 2026

Average rent in
Jackson, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Jackson

$1,150/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jackson is $1,150 per month as of September 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jackson

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jackson rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 remained the same 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, MO

Rent prices in Jackson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jackson is $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Jackson run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$750

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$850

4%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$1,700

5%

35%

Studio

Average rent

$750

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

35%

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$1,150
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jackson, MO is 4% lower than the median rent in Benton, MO.

Discover rentals in Jackson, MO

611 W Washington St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Jackson

Pet-Friendly 2-Bedroom Main-Level Apartment in Jackson!

611 W Washington St #6, 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

Apartment for rent

Lotus 198 - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.4

Very good

Lotus 198

198 Lotus Dr, Jackson, MO 63755

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Westvale 2

2080 Old Toll Rd, 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 $1,150 per month as of September 5, 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 3% since last year.

How does Jackson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jackson is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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 $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Jackson?

September offers the lowest rents in Jackson, running about 14% below August rates, which see the highest prices of 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).

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