Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Southeast Missouri State University, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Jackson

$910/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jackson is $910 per month as of June 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,040 less per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jackson

65

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jackson rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 $850, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Jackson run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$725

-

21%

1 bedroom

$700

-

20%

2 bedroom

$875

-

5%

3 bedroom

$1,475

-

2%

4 bedroom

$1,800

-

17%

Studio

Average rent

$725

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last year

5%

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 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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Cape Trails Apartments

1710 North Sprigg Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2–4 beds

2–4 baths

$510–$698

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Delwin Apts

1941 Delwin St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

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8h ago

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Very good

2813 Whitener

2813 Whitener St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

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401 Washington

401 Washington Ave, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

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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 $910 per month as of June 20, 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 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,040 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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