Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Jackson, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Jackson

$1,050/mo

increased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jackson is $1,050 per month as of October 2026. This is 45% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.

$2.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jackson

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 23% 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 $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Jackson run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $967.

Listings

Studio

$692

No Change

15%

1 bedroom

$800

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$1,050

2%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,375

16%

10%

4 bedroom

$1,960

13%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$692

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,960

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

14%

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 by45%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$787
decreased by59%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jackson, MO is 33% higher than the median rent in Benton, MO.

Discover rentals in Jackson, MO

315 E Main St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jackson

2 Bedroom Rental Jackson, MO

315 E Main St #4, Jackson, MO 63755

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Price dropped $50Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Jackson Villa 2

2092 Old Toll Rd, Jackson, MO 63755

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
315 East Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jackson

2 beds

1 bath

$882

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Westvale 2

2080 Old Toll Rd, Jackson, MO 63755

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 October 17, 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 23% since last year.

How does Jackson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jackson is 45% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 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?

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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