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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Jackson, MS
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Jackson rent stands today
Jackson, MS rent rose 8.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Despite this rise, rent softened 4.3% month over month, with renters paying $77 more per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Jackson sits 38.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in a smaller market with 230 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in Jackson rent for $300/month, 1-bedrooms for $899/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,050/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,250/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,475/month. Houses have a median rent of $1,250/month compared to $990/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Downtown Jackson rents fell 34.3% year over year to $1,100/month across 28 rentals, a local decline contrasting with the citywide 8.6% rise. Deerfield also saw a 39.4% drop to $1,516/month, showing uneven neighborhood trends.
Median rent
Median rent in Jackson
$1,200/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Jackson is $1,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jackson
230
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Jackson rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Jackson, MS
Average rent prices in Jackson have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $990, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Jackson run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,044.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $300 |  1% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $899 | 4% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,050 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,250 | 5% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $1,475 | No Change | 23% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Ashbrooke | $1,781 | |
Deerfield | $1,516 | |
Downtown Jackson | $1,100 | |
Harvey Crossing | $1,995 | |
Johnstone | $1,474 | |
Lake Cavalier | $1,331 | |
Lake Lorman | $1,250 | |
Livingston | $1,556 | |
Sanctuary At Cameron Plantation | $1,259 | |
Twin Cedars | $1,799 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $990 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,250 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $685 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$899
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
23%
Downtown Jackson
Average rent
$1,100
Ashbrooke
Average rent
$1,781
Harvey Crossing
Average rent
$1,995
Lake Lorman
Average rent
$1,250
Johnstone
Average rent
$1,474
Deerfield
Average rent
$1,516
Twin Cedars
Average rent
$1,799
Lake Cavalier
Average rent
$1,331
Sanctuary At Cameron Plantation
Average rent
$1,259
Livingston
Average rent
$1,556
Apartments
Average rent
$990
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$685
Last 30 days
6%
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
38%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Jackson, MS is 35% 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
3d ago
1175 Eminence Row, Jackson, MS 39213
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jackson
3 beds
1 bath
$650
House for rent
Available May 13
3d ago
1225 Bailey Ave, Jackson, MS 39203
2 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jackson
1204 First Ave, Jackson, MS 39203
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jackson
4 beds
0.5 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jackson
1046 Newland St, Jackson, MS 39211
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jackson
3 beds
0 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jackson
4091 Pine Hill Dr, Jackson, MS 39206
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jackson
2 beds
2 baths
$1,499
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jackson
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2157 Ludlow Ave #NA, Jackson, MS 39213
3 beds
2 baths
$1,450
House for rent
Available Jun 7
5d+ ago
Verified
125 Wingfield Ct #NA, Jackson, MS 39204
4 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
Available Apr 30
5d+ ago
Verified
125 Wingfield Ct #NA, Jackson, MS 39204
4 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
Available Apr 30
5d+ ago
Verified
2157 Ludlow Ave #NA, Jackson, MS 39213
3 beds
2 baths
$1,450
House for rent
Available Jun 7
20h ago
127 S Roach St, Jackson, MS 39201
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,286–$3,643
Apartment for rent
1h ago
225 W Mcdowell Rd, Jackson, MS 39204
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$750–$1,200
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1595, Jackson, MS 39204
2 beds
1 bath
$999
Apartment for rent
18h ago
1108 Fairmont Ave, Jackson, MS 39204
3 beds
2 baths
$1,000–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jackson
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available Jan 6
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jackson
5713 Horton Ave Apt 2 #2, Jackson, MS 39206
2 beds
2 baths
$850
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 $1,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jackson?
Average rent prices in Jackson have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Jackson rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jackson is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Jackson?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Jackson are Downtown Jackson ($1,100/mo), Lake Lorman ($1,250/mo), and Sanctuary At Cameron Plantation ($1,259/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Jackson?
To comfortably afford rent in Jackson, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/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 $930 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $960 monthly. These figures represent year-over-year decreases, with one-bedrooms down 3.5% and two-bedrooms declining 1.8% from 2024.
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).