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Average Rent in Jackson, MS & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 17 apartment communities in Jackson, MS. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,221/mo
Lowest Available
$739/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
17
tracked daily
Units Listed
166
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Jackson, MS
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson 39211 | $1,853 | ▲ $61 | $1,395 | 1 | 13 |
| Jackson 39206 | $1,552 | ▼ $1 | $860 | 4 | 26 |
| Jackson 39204 | $1,136 | ▲ $43 | $1,015 | 1 | 6 |
| Jackson 39201 | $1,136 | ▼ $13 | $739 | 6 | 67 |
| Jackson 39209 | $1,047 | ▼ $5 | $775 | 3 | 41 |
| Belhaven | $950 | ▼ $73 | $850 | 2 | 13 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Jackson, MS?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Jackson, MS is $1,221 per month across 17 apartment communities and 166 available units.
The most affordable option is Belhaven Residential starting at $739/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,071/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,204/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,352/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,301/mo.
Prices range from $739 to $2,855 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 47 units are currently listed.
Jackson, MS Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,219 | - | 16 |
| July 2026 | $1,227 | +$8 | 16 |
| August 2026 | $1,245 | +$18 | 17 |
| September 2026 | $1,232 | -$13 | 17 |
| October 2026 | $1,169 | -$63 | 16 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Jackson, MS
Rent Prices by Apartment in Jackson, MS
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven Residential | $739/mo | $1,071/mo | 5 | 3.9 |
| The Park at Queens Court | $775/mo | $1,043/mo | 27 | 4.4 |
| Admiral Benbow Apartments | $850/mo | $875/mo | 2 | 5 |
| Capitol Art Lofts | $853/mo | $853/mo | 1 | 3.8 |
| The Park at Newhaven | $860/mo | $1,105/mo | 7 | 4 |
| Residences at Glen Oaks | $875/mo | $900/mo | 3 | 4.5 |
| The Pointe @ East River Place Apartments | $890/mo | $964/mo | 11 | 3.8 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$49,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,221/mo.
Comfortable income
$59,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($739/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.
Median household income in Jackson, MS is $43,238 , about 26% 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) | $1,221 |
| Utilities | $282 |
| Groceries | $510 |
| Transportation | $673 |
| Healthcare | $328 |
| Other goods and services | $525 |
| Estimated total | $3,539/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
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.
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