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Average Rent in Jackson 38305 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Jackson 38305, Jackson, TN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,726/mo
Lowest Available
$1,349/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
7
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Jackson 38305
3 listed units across 2 buildings offering 3 bed units in Jackson 38305 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $127/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Ridge of Jackson | Unit 1 | $1,349 | $1,099 | $250 |
| Bradford Chase Apartment Homes | Unit 5 | $1,335 | $1,249 | $86 |
| Bradford Chase Apartment Homes | Unit 6 | $1,345 | $1,299 | $46 |
Jackson 38305 vs Jackson, TN Average
Jackson 38305 is more expensive than the Jackson, TN average by $317/mo (22%). The citywide average is $1,409/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Jackson 38305?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Jackson 38305 is $1,726 per month across 4 apartment communities and 7 available units.
The most affordable option is Chapel Ridge of Jackson starting at $1,349/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $1,726/mo.
Prices range from $1,349 to $1,950 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Jackson 38305
Rent Prices by Apartment in Jackson 38305
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Ridge of Jackson | $1,349/mo | $1,349/mo | 1 | 3.7 |
| Magnolia Landing | $1,468/mo | $1,468/mo | 1 | 2.5 |
| Bradford Chase Apartment Homes | $1,480/mo | $1,480/mo | 1 | 4.8 |
| The Alexandria Apartments | $1,935/mo | $1,946/mo | 4 | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Jackson 38305
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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
$69,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,726/mo.
Comfortable income
$83,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,349/mo), you need to earn at least $54,000/year.
Median household income in Jackson 38305 is $51,552 , about 38% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Jackson 38305
Overall prices in Jackson 38305 runs below the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 86.8, 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 38305's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,726 |
| Utilities | $244 |
| Groceries | $509 |
| Transportation | $580 |
| Healthcare | $283 |
| Other goods and services | $453 |
| Estimated total | $3,795/mo |
Population
68,098
Median household income
$51,552
Census median rent
$1,094/mo
Census rent burden
34.3%
Median age
35.3
Mean commute
18 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.
Google Search Trends for Jackson 38305 Apartments
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