Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Southeast Missouri State University, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Jackson

$950/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jackson is $950 per month as of September 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jackson

61

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jackson rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Southeast Missouri State University, MO

Average rent prices in Jackson have increased by 7% 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 Southeast Missouri State University, MO

Rent prices in Jackson vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jackson is $775, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Jackson run $695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $800.

Listings

Studio

$660

-

24%

1 bedroom

$697

-

1%

2 bedroom

$862

-

4%

3 bedroom

$1,800

-

-

4 bedroom

$1,800

-

8%

Studio

Average rent

$660

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$697

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$862

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

8%

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

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2–4 beds

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BOXWOOD 522

522 Boxwood Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$695

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8.5

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12 N Pindwood

12 N Pindwood Ln, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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1d ago

8.5

Very good

Boxwood 614

614 Boxwood Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$725

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Frequently asked questions for Southeast Missouri State University, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Jackson rental market.

How much is rent in Jackson?

The average rent in Jackson is $950 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jackson?

Average rent prices in Jackson have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Jackson rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jackson is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $38,000/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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