Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Jackson State University, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Richland

$1,183/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Richland is $1,183 per month as of September 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $717 less per month.

$1.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Richland

244

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Richland rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Jackson State University, MS

Average rent prices in Richland have increased by 18% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Jackson State University, MS

Rent prices in Richland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Richland is $1,005, whereas a house costs $1,245. 1-bedroom apartments in Richland run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,069.

Listings

Studio

$1,330

-

-

1 bedroom

$910

-

18%

2 bedroom

$1,042

-

14%

3 bedroom

$1,245

-

8%

4 bedroom

$1,395

-

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,330

1 bedroom

Average rent

$910

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,042

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,245

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Jackson State University, 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.

Discover rentals in Jackson State University, MS

1201 Robinson Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1201 Robinson Street

1201 Robinson St, Jackson, MS 39203

5 beds

2 baths

$600

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1175 Eminence Row

1175 Eminence Row, Jackson, MS 39213

2 beds

1 bath

$650

1753 Mcgee St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jackson

1753 McGee St. 3-Bedroom 1-Bath

1753 Mcgee St, Jackson, MS 39204

3 beds

1 bath

$695

370 Lea Cir #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jackson

370 Lea cir - 1

370 Lea Cir #1, Jackson, MS 39204

2 beds

1 bath

$695

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Frequently asked questions for Jackson State University, MS

Quick answers to common questions about the Richland rental market.

How much is rent in Richland?

The average rent in Richland is $1,183 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Richland?

Average rent prices in Richland have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Richland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Richland is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $717 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Richland?

To comfortably afford rent in Richland, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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