The Pointe at East River Place
881 E River Pl,
Jackson, MS 39202
$890 - $1,250
Studio - 2 Beds
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
Jackson State University - Jackson, MS Area Guide
An academic landmark of Mississippi’s capital city
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Urban
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Historic
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HBCU
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Walkable
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Tigers
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Since 1902, Jackson State University has been a fixture of the scholarly community in its namesake city. Jackson State’s robust academics and visionary developments have earned the school distinction as one of the top HBCUs in the country, among numerous other major accolades. Tiger football games are major events for the whole community, and the “Sonic Boom of the South” marching band has earned a nationwide reputation as one of the best in the country. JSU’s location in the heart of Mississippi’s capital city allows the university to serve as a cultural and intellectual landmark for the region, and also allows the college community to take advantage of the many nearby resources and attractions anytime. The campus is only a few blocks from Downtown, putting Jackson’s dining, nightlife, and historic cityscape at your fingertips. Amtrak service from Union Station allows you to hop a train to Memphis or New Orleans for the weekend, and Bienville National Forest is just a short drive to the east. Apartments, houses, and condos near campus are often quite affordable, with rentals within easy walking distance sometimes available for under $400 per month.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Jackson, MS is $1,111 for a studio, $945 for one bedroom, $1,139 for two bedrooms, and $1,190 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jackson has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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487 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,111/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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663 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$945/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,014 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,139/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,304 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,190/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Jackson State University - Jackson, MS (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Jackson State University - Jackson, MS (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Jackson State University - Jackson, MS (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
385 Students
Barack H Obama Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
239 Students
Public
Grades K-5
34 Students
Public
Grades K-5
279 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
374 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
206 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
247 Students
Joel E. Smilow Prep Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
577 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
247 Students
Public
Grades K-8
514 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,326 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
923 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
991 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
908 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
774 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Davis Planetarium
- Jackson Zoological Park
- Mynelle Gardens
- LeFleur's Bluff State Park
- Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International
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