Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Average rent in
Jackson, MS

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Jackson, MS is $1,184. This is -39%, or $764, lower than the national average.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,184

increased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

219

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Jackson, MS is $1,184. This is -39%, or $764, lower than the national average.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

9%
69%
18%
4%
0%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

51%
49%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Jackson, MS

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Jackson, MS have increased by 6% in the last month and have increased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Jackson, MS

The monthly rent for an apartment in Jackson, MS is $985. A 1-bedroom apartment in Jackson, MS costs about $850 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,000. Houses for rent in Jackson, MS are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,262.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$850

7%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,000

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,300

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$1,449

2%

19%

Studio

$675

57%

44%

Studio

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

57%

Last year

44%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,449

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

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.

Compare rent prices in Jackson, MS to other cities

Median rent prices in Jackson, MS for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Brandon, MS.

Jackson

Median rent price$1,184
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,900
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jackson, MS is 38% lower than the median rent in Brandon, MS.

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Cost of living in
Jackson, MS

The overall cost of living in Jackson, MS is 10% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

4% lower

Groceries

2% lower

Health

2% higher

Housing

21% lower

Transportation

15% lower

Utilities

16% lower

Apartments for rent in Brandon

Discover rentals in Jackson, MS

3932 Garland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jackson

2 beds

1 bath

$600

House for rent

Available Mar 14

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1175 Eminence Row

1175 Eminence Row, Jackson, MS 39213

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

1225 Bailey Ave, 16D - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1225 Bailey Ave, 16D

1225 Bailey Ave, Jackson, MS 39203

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

230 Savanna St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jackson

2 beds

0 baths

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 23

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

3364 Medgar Evers Boulevard

3364 Medgar Evers Blvd, Jackson, MS 39213

3 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

227 Columbus St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jackson

227 Columbus Street - 1

227 Columbus St #1, Jackson, MS 39209

3 beds

1 bath

$800

House for rent

Available Apr 9

227 Columbus St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jackson

3 beds

1 bath

$800

House for rent

Available May 1

402 Willaman St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jackson

402 Willaman Street - 1

402 Willaman St #1, Jackson, MS 39209

2 beds

1 bath

$800

House for rent

Available May 25