Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Jackson, TN

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Jackson, TN rent stands today

    Jackson, TN rent rose 5.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,322/month. Renters today are paying $123 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb from the trough of $1,260/month in October 2025.

  • Jackson sits 32.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 69 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Jackson run around $650/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,099/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,192/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,538/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,895/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Jackson

$1,322/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jackson is $1,322 per month as of June 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $627 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jackson

69

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jackson rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,249, whereas a house costs $1,662. 1-bedroom apartments in Jackson run $1,099 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,230.

Listings

Studio

$650

19%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,099

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,192

2%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,537

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,895

5%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,099

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,192

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,537

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

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$1,322
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,205
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jackson, TN is 40% 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
Health10% lower
Housing24% lower
Transportation8% lower
Utilities13% lower

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5d+ ago

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$795 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Unit In Jackson

5 Coach Dr #LOT5, Jackson, TN 38301

2 beds

1 bath

$795

House for rent

Available Sep 13

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Jackson

2 beds

1 bath

$895

House for rent

Available Jun 13

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Jackson

House for rent

The Hermitage - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

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The Hermitage

189 Old Hickory Blvd, Jackson, TN 38305

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$943–$2,391

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,322 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jackson?

Average rent prices in Jackson have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $627 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 $53,000/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 $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units also average around $1,100 per month. Both bedroom types experienced year-over-year declines, with one-bedrooms down 3.2% and two-bedrooms down 6.8% 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).

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