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Average Rent in Jackson, TN & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Jackson, TN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,393/mo
▼ 0.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$999/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
19
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Jackson, TN
7 listed units across 3 buildings offering 2 bed units in Jackson, TN dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $109/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 |
| The Oaks Apartment Homes | Unit 4, The Pines | $1,155 | $999 | $156 |
| Bradford Chase Apartment Homes | Unit 5 | $1,335 | $1,249 | $86 |
| The Oaks Apartment Homes | Unit 5, The Pines | $1,155 | $1,075 | $80 |
| The Oaks Apartment Homes | Unit 3, The Pines | $1,075 | $999 | $76 |
| The Oaks Apartment Homes | Unit 1, The Magnolia | $1,020 | $949 | $71 |
| Bradford Chase Apartment Homes | Unit 6 | $1,345 | $1,299 | $46 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Jackson, TN?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Jackson, TN is $1,393 per month across 5 apartment communities and 19 available units. Rents have decreased $13 (0.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is The Oaks Apartment Homes starting at $999/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,393/mo.
Prices range from $999 to $1,701 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Jackson, TN Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,263 | - | 5 |
| August 2026 | $1,291 | +$28 | 5 |
| September 2026 | $1,297 | +$6 | 5 |
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.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Jackson, TN
Rent Prices by Apartment in Jackson, TN
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Apartment Homes | $999/mo | $1,076/mo | 3 | 4.6 |
| Chapel Ridge of Jackson | $1,099/mo | $1,099/mo | 1 | 3.7 |
| Magnolia Landing | $1,205/mo | $1,205/mo | 3 | 2.5 |
| Bradford Chase Apartment Homes | $1,245/mo | $1,264/mo | 3 | 4.8 |
| The Alexandria Apartments | $1,611/mo | $1,638/mo | 9 | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Jackson, TN
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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
$56,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,393/mo.
Comfortable income
$67,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($999/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Jackson, TN is $51,552 , about 23% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Jackson, TN
Overall prices in Jackson, TN 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, TN's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,393 |
| Utilities | $244 |
| Groceries | $509 |
| Transportation | $580 |
| Healthcare | $283 |
| Other goods and services | $453 |
| Estimated total | $3,462/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.
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