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Rental Market Trends in Jackson, MI

What is the average rent in Jackson, MI?

$978/month

Average Rent

671 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Jackson, MI is $978 per month. This is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Jackson more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Jackson, you can expect to pay about $884 per month for a studio, $978 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,179 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,319 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$884/month
448 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$978/month
671 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,179/month
962 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,319/month
1,187 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,431/month
920 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Jackson, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $25 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Jackson, MI
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Jackson, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
6% Below $700/month
47% $700 - $1,000/month
41% $1,001 - $1,500/month
6% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Jackson, MI?

Because the average rent in Jackson is $978, you’ll want to make about $3,260 per month or $39,120 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Jackson, MI

231 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Jackson we think you'll love

Trillium Pointe Apartment Homes

Trillium Pointe Apartment Homes

3502 Bluebell Ln,
Jackson, MI 49201

$1,103 - $1,802

1-2 Beds

Withington Apartments*

Withington Apartments*

2659 Ruff Rd,
Jackson, MI 49201

$1,099 - $1,539

1-2 Beds

Springport Glen

Springport Glen

2951 Pheasant Run Dr,
Jackson, MI 49202

$895 - $1,145

1-2 Beds

Granada Apartments

Granada Apartments

2760 Granada Dr,
Jackson, MI 49202

$901 - $1,463

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Jackson, MI

Gillespie Group
Gillespie Group
  • 11

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  • 1,120

    Units

  • 5

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3 Communities in Jackson
Edward Rose & Sons
Edward Rose & Sons
  • 136

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  • 69,964

    Units

  • 84

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2 Communities in Jackson
MTH Management
MTH Management
  • 71

    Communities

  • 3,152

    Units

  • 40

    Cities

2 Communities in Jackson
Harvest Investments LLC
Harvest Investments LLC
  • 32

    Communities

  • 5,882

    Units

  • 27

    Cities

2 Communities in Jackson
MRD
MRD
  • 62

    Communities

  • 9,055

    Units

  • 56

    Cities

1 Community in Jackson
KMG Prestige
KMG Prestige
  • 68

    Communities

  • 7,375

    Units

  • 45

    Cities

1 Community in Jackson
Peak Management
Peak Management
  • 24

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  • 7,280

    Units

  • 16

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1 Community in Jackson
Newbury Residential, Inc
Newbury Residential, Inc
  • 12

    Communities

  • 1,035

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

1 Community in Jackson

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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