Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Jackson, TN

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Jackson rent stands today

    Jackson, TN rent rose 3.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,299/month. Renters today are paying $49 more per month on average than last year despite a recent month-over-month decline of 3.6%.

  • Jackson sits 31.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters in a market with 122 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Jackson rent for $800/month, 1-bedrooms for $950/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,119/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,595/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,900/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Jackson

$1,299/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jackson is $1,299 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $601 less per month.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jackson

122

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jackson rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Jackson, TN

Average rent prices in Jackson have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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, TN

Rent prices in Jackson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jackson is $1,226, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Jackson run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$800

46%

36%

1 bedroom

$950

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,119

No Change

12%

3 bedroom

$1,595

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,900

3%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

46%

Last year

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,119

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Jackson, TN, 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, TN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Jackson and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.

Jackson

Median rent price$1,299
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,030
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jackson, TN is 36% lower than the median rent in Arlington, TN.

Cost of living in Jackson, TN

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services1% higher
Groceries5% lower
Health14% lower
Housing25% lower
Transportation7% lower
Utilities14% lower

Discover rentals in Jackson, TN

3 Oakridge Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Jackson

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
118 Rosewood Cir #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Jackson

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
787 Old Hickory Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

787 Old Hickory Blvd

787 Old Hickory Blvd, Jackson, TN 38305

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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.
16 Malone Rd #RIGHT - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Jackson

3 beds

2 baths

$800

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Jackson, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Jackson rental market.

How much is rent in Jackson?

The average rent in Jackson is $1,299 per month as of October 24, 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 4% since last year.

How does Jackson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jackson is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $601 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 $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

May offers the best rental deals in Jackson, with rents running approximately 9% lower than October, which sees 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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