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Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Jackson, MS
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Jackson rent stands today
Jackson, MS rent rose 5.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,175/month. Renters today are paying $47 more per month on average than last year, with rent sitting just 4.2% below the city's recent peak in October 2025.
Compared to national trends
Jackson sits 39.1% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 219 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Jackson's rents range from studios at $300/month to 4+ bedrooms at $1,395/month, with houses at a median of $1,200/month and apartments at $999/month. The market is weighted toward houses, which make up 69.3% of rentals, and 3-bedroom units, which account for 44.6% of inventory.
Neighborhood spotlight
Harvey Crossing rents fell 24.1% year over year to $1,680/month across 13 rentals. Downtown Jackson also cooled with a 17.8% drop to $1,244/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Jackson
$1,175/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Jackson is $1,175 per month as of July 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $755 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jackson
219
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Jackson rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Jackson, MS
Average rent prices in Jackson have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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, MS
Rent prices in Jackson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jackson is $999, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Jackson run $899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,010.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $300 |  5% | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $900 | 3% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $999 | 3% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,395 | 4% | 19% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ashbrooke | $1,950 | |
Charlton Place | $1,700 | |
Downtown Jackson | $1,244 | |
Harvey Crossing | $1,680 | |
Johnstone | $1,809 | |
Lake Cavalier | $1,364 | |
Lake Lorman | $1,274 | |
Livingston | $1,364 | |
Sanctuary At Cameron Plantation | $1,550 | |
Twin Cedars | $1,748 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $999 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,372 | 19% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $768 | 20% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$300
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
19%
Downtown Jackson
Average rent
$1,244
Ashbrooke
Average rent
$1,950
Harvey Crossing
Average rent
$1,680
Lake Lorman
Average rent
$1,274
Twin Cedars
Average rent
$1,748
Charlton Place
Average rent
$1,700
Johnstone
Average rent
$1,809
Lake Cavalier
Average rent
$1,364
Sanctuary At Cameron Plantation
Average rent
$1,550
Livingston
Average rent
$1,364
Apartments
Average rent
$999
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,372
Last 30 days
19%
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$768
Last 30 days
20%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Jackson, MS, 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, MS compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Jackson and Brandon by all bedroom counts and property types.
Jackson
39%lower than the national median
1%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Jackson, MS is 40% lower than the median rent in Brandon, MS.
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Cost of living in Jackson, MS
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 2% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 4% lower |
| Housing | 18% lower |
| Transportation | 14% lower |
| Utilities | 16% lower |
Discover rentals in Jackson, MS
9h ago
648 Magnolia St, Jackson, MS 39203
3 beds
2 baths
$550
Apartment for rent
9h ago
640 Magnolia St, Jackson, MS 39203
3 beds
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
22h ago
620 Magnolia St, Jackson, MS 39203
3 beds
2 baths
$550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1201 Robinson St, Jackson, MS 39203
5 beds
2 baths
$550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jackson
4091 Pine Hill Dr, Jackson, MS 39206
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Jackson
945 Park Ln #1, Jackson, MS 39211
5 beds
3 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Jul 27
4d ago
Ashbrooke house for rent in Jackson
125 Mason Way, Jackson, MS 39110
4 beds
2 baths
$2,545
House for rent
5d+ ago
Harvey Crossing house for rent in Jackson
170 Harvey Cir, Jackson, MS 39046
4 beds
2 baths
$2,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jackson
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
1h ago
5255 Manhattan Rd, Jackson, MS 39206
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
51 Northtown Dr, Jackson, MS 39211
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,169–$1,694
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1595, Jackson, MS 39204
2 beds
1 bath
$999
Apartment for rent
1d ago
127 S Roach St, Jackson, MS 39201
1 bed
1 bath
$1,190–$3,687
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3665 Sykes Park Dr, Jackson, MS 39212
1 bed
1 bath
$850–$950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Jackson
3145 Woodview Dr, Jackson, MS 39212
3 beds
1 bath
$995
House for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
House for rent in Jackson
3129 Adrienne Dr, Jackson, MS 39212
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
225 W Mcdowell Rd, Jackson, MS 39204
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$750–$925
Apartment for rent
4d ago
51 Northtown Dr, Jackson, MS 39211
3 beds
2 baths
$1,449–$1,684
Price drop
Apartment for rent
58m ago
House for rent in Jackson
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Jun 3
1h ago
1505 N West St, Jackson, MS 39202
1 bed
1 bath
$780
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Jackson, MS
Quick answers to common questions about the Jackson rental market.
How much is rent in Jackson?
The average rent in Jackson is $1,175 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jackson?
Average rent prices in Jackson have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $755 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Jackson?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Jackson are Downtown Jackson ($1,244/mo), Lake Lorman ($1,274/mo), and Lake Cavalier ($1,364/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Jackson?
To comfortably afford rent in Jackson, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Jackson?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Jackson average around $900/month and two-bedrooms approximately $990/month.
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).