Average Rent in Jackson MS
5 apartment buildings, 25 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,170/mo
Cheapest
$890/mo
Properties
5
Units
25
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Jackson MS.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Jackson MS Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Pointe @ East River Place Apartments
881 E River Pl, Jackson, MS 39202, USA
The Pointe at Highland
492 Beasley Rd, Jackson, MS 39206, USA
Colony Pointe
791 W County Line Rd, Jackson, MS 39213, USA
John R. Lewis Real Estate
1440 N State St, Jackson, MS 39202, USA
The Quarter House Apartments
1855 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS 39216, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pointe @ East River Place Apartments 881 E River Pl, Jackson, MS 39202, USA | $890 | $945 | $1.58 | 3.8 | 10 |
| 2 | The Pointe at Highland 492 Beasley Rd, Jackson, MS 39206, USA | $1,090 | $1,313 | $1.13 | 4.6 | 9 |
| 3 | Colony Pointe 791 W County Line Rd, Jackson, MS 39213, USA | $1,195 | $1,283 | $1.18 | 4.7 | 5 |
| 4 | John R. Lewis Real Estate 1440 N State St, Jackson, MS 39202, USA | $1,575 | $1,575 | -- | 5 | 1 |
| 5 | The Quarter House Apartments 1855 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS 39216, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.8 | 0 |
Explore Each Property
The Pointe @ East River Place Apartments
3.8881 E River Pl, Jackson, MS 39202, USA
The Pointe at Highland
4.6492 Beasley Rd, Jackson, MS 39206, USA
Colony Pointe
4.7791 W County Line Rd, Jackson, MS 39213, USA
John R. Lewis Real Estate
51440 N State St, Jackson, MS 39202, USA
The Quarter House Apartments
3.81855 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS 39216, USA
Jackson MS Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Jackson MS is $1,170 per month, based on 25 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $890 at The Pointe @ East River Place Apartments to $1,575 at John R. Lewis Real Estate.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $895/mo | $890/mo | 8 |
| 1 Bed | $1,063/mo | $1,035/mo | 2 |
| 2 Bed | $1,288/mo | $1,195/mo | 10 |
| 3 Bed | $1,418/mo | $1,385/mo | 5 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Jackson MS, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Jackson MS averages $1,063/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,288/mo. At the local median household income of $43,238, that works out to 32% 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 runs 15% 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
$47,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,170/mo.
Comfortable income
$56,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($890/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Median household income in Jackson MS is $43,238 , about 23% 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) | $1,170 |
| Utilities | $282 |
| Groceries | $510 |
| Transportation | $673 |
| Healthcare | $328 |
| Other goods and services | $525 |
| Estimated total | $3,488/mo |
Population
149,827
Median household income
$43,238
Census median rent
$1,018/mo
Rent as % of income
34.2%
Median age
34.7
Mean commute
20 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Jackson MS?
The average rent in Jackson MS is $1,170 per month, based on 25 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Jackson MS?
The lowest available rent in Jackson MS starts at $890 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Jackson MS?
1-bedroom apartments in Jackson MS average $1,063/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,035/mo across 2 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Jackson MS?
2-bedroom apartments in Jackson MS average $1,288/mo. Units start from $1,195/mo across 10 units currently listed.
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