Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Southeast Missouri State University, 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 October 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $995 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jackson

84

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jackson rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 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 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 $850, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Jackson run $672 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$692

-

15%

1 bedroom

$695

-

3%

2 bedroom

$900

-

1%

3 bedroom

$1,600

-

-

4 bedroom

$1,995

-

33%

Studio

Average rent

$692

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$695

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last year

33%

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.

Discover rentals in Southeast Missouri State University, MO

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3d ago

9.4

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Cape Trails Apartments

1710 North Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2–4 beds

2–4 baths

$510–$1,960

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.

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BOXWOOD 616 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

BOXWOOD 616

616 Boxwood Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$695

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.
Cape View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.8

Very good

Cape View Apartments

901 Hackberry St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

3 beds

2 baths

$700

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.
505 Washington - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

505 Washington

505 Washington Ave, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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.

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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 $905 per month as of October 31, 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 52% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $995 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).

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