# Average Rent in Jackson, MS

> How much is rent in Jackson, MS? $1,199 median across 161 units in 15 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily.

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Latest included observation: November 10, 2026

## What is the average rent in Jackson, MS?

The average listed apartment rent in Jackson, MS is $1,271 per month, as of November 10, 2026. This sample includes 161 priced apartments in 15 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 6, 2026 through November 10, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

15 apartment buildings, 161 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

[Browse apartments in Jackson, MS](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/apartments/)

Avg Rent

$1,271/mo

median $1,199

[+7.2% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/trends/)

Cheapest

$770/mo

Residences at Glen Oaks

Properties

15

tracked daily

Units

161

available now

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Analysis

## Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 15 properties in Jackson, MS.

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$1,266

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Jackson, MS over the last 3 months. Started at $1,248, ended at $1,266.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Aug | 1,248 |
| Aug | 1,246 |
| Aug | 1,264 |
| Aug | 1,273 |
| Sep | 1,209 |
| Sep | 1,242 |
| Sep | 1,242 |
| Sep | 1,277 |
| Oct | 1,156 |
| Oct | 1,192 |
| Oct | 1,215 |
| Oct | 1,194 |
| Oct | 1,239 |
| Nov | 1,266 |

[Full Jackson, MS price history](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/trends/)

### Average Rent by Property

### Starting Price vs Average

### Rent by Bedroom Count

### Price per Square Foot

## Jackson, MS Rent Prices

All 15 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

[#1 4.5 (200)](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/residences-at-glen-oaks-jackson-ms/): Residences at Glen Oaks 850 Lindbergh Dr, Jackson, MS 39209, USA From $770/mo Avg $861 8 units

[#2 4.4 (653)](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/the-park-at-queens-court-jackson-ms/): The Park at Queens Court 2840 Robinson St, Jackson, MS 39209, USA From $775/mo Avg $1,037 27 units

[#3 5 (83)](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/admiral-benbow-apartments-jackson-ms/): Admiral Benbow Apartments 905 N State St, Jackson, MS 39202, USA From $850/mo Avg $875 2 units

[#4 3.8 (53)](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/the-pointe-east-river-place-apartments-jackson-ms/): The Pointe @ East River Place Apartments 881 E River Pl, Jackson, MS 39202, USA From $890/mo Avg $973 8 units

[#5 4 (210)](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/the-park-at-newhaven-jackson-ms/): The Park at Newhaven 220 Edgewood Terrace Dr, Jackson, MS 39206, USA From $905/mo Avg $1,111 7 units

[#6 3 (16)](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/walthall-lofts-jackson-ms/): Walthall Lofts 225 E Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201, USA From $945/mo Avg $1,138 47 units

[#7 3.8 (26)](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/the-courthouse-jackson-ms/): The Courthouse 245 E Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201, USA From $968/mo Avg $1,214 11 units

| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Residences at Glen Oaks 850 Lindbergh Dr, Jackson, MS 39209, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/residences-at-glen-oaks-jackson-ms/) | $770 | $861 | $0.82/ft² | 4.5 (200) | 8 |
| 2 | [The Park at Queens Court 2840 Robinson St, Jackson, MS 39209, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/the-park-at-queens-court-jackson-ms/) | $775 | $1,037 | $1.29/ft² | 4.4 (653) | 27 |
| 3 | [Admiral Benbow Apartments 905 N State St, Jackson, MS 39202, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/admiral-benbow-apartments-jackson-ms/) | $850 | $875 | $1.31/ft² | 5 (83) | 2 |
| 4 | [The Pointe @ East River Place Apartments 881 E River Pl, Jackson, MS 39202, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/the-pointe-east-river-place-apartments-jackson-ms/) | $890 | $973 | $1.59/ft² | 3.8 (53) | 8 |
| 5 | [The Park at Newhaven 220 Edgewood Terrace Dr, Jackson, MS 39206, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/the-park-at-newhaven-jackson-ms/) | $905 | $1,111 | $0.96/ft² | 4 (210) | 7 |
| 6 | [Walthall Lofts 225 E Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/walthall-lofts-jackson-ms/) | $945 | $1,138 | $2.29/ft² | 3 (16) | 47 |
| 7 | [The Courthouse 245 E Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/the-courthouse-jackson-ms/) | $968 | $1,214 | $2.23/ft² | 3.8 (26) | 11 |

## Rent & Price History by Building

Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.

[Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/apartments/)

[Residences at Glen Oaks](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/residences-at-glen-oaks-jackson-ms/): ![Residences at Glen Oaks apartments in Jackson, MS](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7699?w=600) 4.5 (200) 850 Lindbergh Dr, Jackson, MS 39209, USA From $770/mo 8 units

[The Park at Queens Court](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/the-park-at-queens-court-jackson-ms/): ![The Park at Queens Court apartments in Jackson, MS](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7899?w=600) 4.4 (653) 2840 Robinson St, Jackson, MS 39209, USA From $775/mo 27 units

[Admiral Benbow Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/admiral-benbow-apartments-jackson-ms/): ![Admiral Benbow Apartments apartments in Jackson, MS](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7888?w=600) 5 (83) 905 N State St, Jackson, MS 39202, USA From $850/mo 2 units

[The Pointe @ East River Place Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/the-pointe-east-river-place-apartments-jackson-ms/): ![The Pointe @ East River Place Apartments apartments in Jackson, MS](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7893?w=600) 3.8 (53) 881 E River Pl, Jackson, MS 39202, USA From $890/mo 8 units

[The Park at Newhaven](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/the-park-at-newhaven-jackson-ms/): ![The Park at Newhaven apartments in Jackson, MS](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7900?w=600) 4 (210) 220 Edgewood Terrace Dr, Jackson, MS 39206, USA From $905/mo 7 units

[Walthall Lofts](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/walthall-lofts-jackson-ms/): ![Walthall Lofts apartments in Jackson, MS](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7889?w=600) 3 (16) 225 E Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201, USA From $945/mo 47 units

[Browse all Jackson, MS apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/apartments/)

By Area

## Jackson, MS neighborhoods

Tracked buildings across 7 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.

[Jackson 39201 6](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/apartments/?neighborhood=Jackson%2039201)[Jackson 39206 3](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/apartments/?neighborhood=Jackson%2039206)[Jackson 39209 3](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/apartments/?neighborhood=Jackson%2039209)[Belhaven 2](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/apartments/?neighborhood=Belhaven)[Jackson 39204 1](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/apartments/?neighborhood=Jackson%2039204)[Jackson 39211 1](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/apartments/?neighborhood=Jackson%2039211)[Jackson 39216 1](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/apartments/?neighborhood=Jackson%2039216)

[Compare neighborhood rents on the Jackson, MS rent map](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/rent-map/)

## Jackson, MS Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Jackson, MS is **$1,271 per month**, based on 161 units across 15 apartment communities. Prices range from $770 at Residences at Glen Oaks to $2,855 at The District Lofts.

### Average Rent by Bedroom Type

| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Studio | $1,100/mo | $850/mo | 45 |
| 1 Bed | $1,196/mo | $770/mo | 59 |
| 2 Bed | $1,580/mo | $795/mo | 40 |
| 3 Bed | $1,254/mo | $875/mo | 17 |

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Building Economics

## How much do Jackson, MS apartments earn?

The 5 buildings we can estimate generate about **$842K** in rental revenue per month ($10M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.

| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [1.The Park at Queens Court](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/the-park-at-queens-court-jackson-ms/#revenue-section) | $302K/mo | $1,037 / $1,015 | 92% | 324 |
| [2.The Park at Newhaven](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/the-park-at-newhaven-jackson-ms/#revenue-section) | $194K/mo | $1,110 / $1,081 | 96% | 186 |
| [3.Walthall Lofts](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/walthall-lofts-jackson-ms/#revenue-section) | $126K/mo | $1,138 / $1,179 | 70% | 154 |
| [4.The Courthouse](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/the-courthouse-jackson-ms/#revenue-section) | $115K/mo | $1,214 / $1,266 | 89% | 102 |
| [5.The Pointe @ East River Place Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/the-pointe-east-river-place-apartments-jackson-ms/#revenue-section) | $106K/mo | $973 / $1,016 | 93% | 112 |

Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.

Market Context

## Who rents in Jackson, MS, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Jackson, MS averages **$1,196/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$1,580/mo**. At the local median household income of **$43,238**, that works out to **35% of gross income**, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Jackson, MS at **$1,018/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/trends/) runs **25% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Jackson, MS while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Jackson, MS?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$51,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,271/mo.

Comfortable income

$61,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($770/mo), you need to earn at least **$31,000/year**.

Median household income in Jackson, MS is **$43,238** , about 29% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Cost of living in Jackson, MS

Overall prices in Jackson, MS runs below the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 89.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Jackson, MS's regional price parities.

| Category | Monthly estimate |
| --- | --- |
| Rent (market average) | $1,271 |
| Utilities | $282 |
| Groceries | $510 |
| Transportation | $673 |
| Healthcare | $328 |
| Other goods and services | $525 |
| Estimated total | $3,589/mo |

Population

149,827

Median household income

$43,238

Census median rent

$1,018/mo

Census rent burden

34.2%

Median age

34.7

Mean commute

20 min

## Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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## Nearby cities in Mississippi

How Jackson, MS rent compares to other markets in the state.

| City | Avg Rent | vs Jackson, MS | 30-Day Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Southaven, MS](https://average-rent.com/city/southaven-ms/) | $1,478 | +16% | +7.2% | 12 |
| [Hattiesburg, MS](https://average-rent.com/city/hattiesburg-ms/) | $1,159 | -9% | +24.7% | 10 |
| [Gulfport, MS](https://average-rent.com/city/gulfport-ms/) | $1,215 | -4% | -3.3% | 8 |
| [Biloxi, MS](https://average-rent.com/city/biloxi-ms/) | $1,338 | +5% | -2.5% | 5 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average rent in Jackson, MS?

The average listed apartment rent in Jackson, MS is $1,271 per month, as of November 10, 2026. This sample includes 161 priced apartments in 15 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What is the median rent in Jackson, MS?

The median asking rent in Jackson, MS is $1,199 per month, computed from 161 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,271/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Jackson, MS?

The lowest available rent in Jackson, MS starts at $770 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Jackson, MS?

1-bedroom apartments in Jackson, MS average $1,196/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $770/mo across 59 units tracked.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Jackson, MS?

2-bedroom apartments in Jackson, MS average $1,580/mo. Units start from $795/mo across 40 units currently listed.

## Rent Trends in Jackson, MS

Track how apartment prices are changing over time.

[View Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/city/jackson-ms/trends/)

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