Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
Metro Business College Cape Girardeau, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Jackson

$905/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jackson is $905 per month as of June 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,045 less per month.

$1.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jackson

72

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jackson rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Metro Business College Cape Girardeau, MO

Average rent prices in Jackson have increased by 6% 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 Metro Business College Cape Girardeau, MO

Rent prices in Jackson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jackson is $850, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Jackson run $720 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

Studio

$725

-

21%

1 bedroom

$720

-

21%

2 bedroom

$895

-

3%

3 bedroom

$1,475

-

2%

4 bedroom

$1,800

-

17%

Studio

Average rent

$725

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$720

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Metro Business College Cape Girardeau, MO, 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 Metro Business College Cape Girardeau, MO

Cape Trails Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Student housing
3D tour

5d+ ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Cape Trails Apartments

1710 North Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2–4 beds

2–4 baths

$510–$698

Apartment for rent

Available May 6

Call

Delwin Apts - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Delwin Apts

1941 Delwin St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

2846 Whitener - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.5

Very good

2846 Whitener

2846 Whitener St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

2813 Whitener - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

2813 Whitener

2813 Whitener St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Frequently asked questions for Metro Business College Cape Girardeau, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Jackson rental market.

How much is rent in Jackson?

The average rent in Jackson is $905 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jackson?

Average rent prices in Jackson have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Jackson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jackson is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,045 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 $36,000/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).

Cape Trails Apartments