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Rental Market Trends in Jackson, MS

What is the average rent in Jackson, MS?

$930/month

Average Rent

668 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Jackson, MS is $930 per month. This is 43% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/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 $1,075 per month for a studio, $930 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,108 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,176 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,075/month
489 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$930/month
668 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,108/month
1,023 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,176/month
1,306 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,197/month
908 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,356/month
1,070 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,524/month
1,417 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, MS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3%, which averages out to $29 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Jackson, MS
Last Updated October 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Jackson, MS
Percentage*
Rent Range
15% Below $700/month
48% $700 - $1,000/month
28% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Jackson?

Based on current rent prices, Pecan Grove, West Jackson and South Jackson are the most affordable neighborhoods in Jackson.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Pecan Grove
$863/month
661 Sq Ft
West Jackson
$868/month
683 Sq Ft
South Jackson
$877/month
702 Sq Ft
Belhaven
$994/month
642 Sq Ft
Old Canton Road Heights
$1,102/month
698 Sq Ft
North Jackson
$1,191/month
745 Sq Ft
Downtown Jackson
$1,690/month
678 Sq Ft
Fondren
$1,735/month
667 Sq Ft
City Center Jackson
$1,854/month
691 Sq Ft
Smith Park Architectural District
$1,877/month
691 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Jackson?

Based on current rent prices, Smith Park Architectural District, City Center Jackson and Fondren are the most expensive neighborhoods in Jackson.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Smith Park Architectural District
$1,877/month
691 Sq Ft
City Center Jackson
$1,854/month
691 Sq Ft
Fondren
$1,735/month
667 Sq Ft
Downtown Jackson
$1,690/month
678 Sq Ft
North Jackson
$1,191/month
745 Sq Ft
Old Canton Road Heights
$1,102/month
698 Sq Ft
Belhaven
$994/month
642 Sq Ft
South Jackson
$877/month
702 Sq Ft
West Jackson
$868/month
683 Sq Ft
Pecan Grove
$863/month
661 Sq Ft

Which Jackson neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Jackson with the most apartments available are North Jackson, Downtown Jackson and West Jackson .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Jackson
$1,191/month
745 Sq Ft
Downtown Jackson
$1,690/month
678 Sq Ft
West Jackson
$868/month
683 Sq Ft
Fondren
$1,735/month
667 Sq Ft
City Center Jackson
$1,854/month
691 Sq Ft
Smith Park Architectural District
$1,877/month
691 Sq Ft
Pecan Grove
$863/month
661 Sq Ft
South Jackson
$877/month
702 Sq Ft
Belhaven
$994/month
642 Sq Ft
Old Canton Road Heights
$1,102/month
698 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Jackson is $930, you’ll want to make about $3,100 per month or $37,200 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Jackson, MS is 9.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Jackson is 20.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $930 - $1,176. You can expect to pay 2.4% less for groceries, 16.6% less for utilities, and 14.8% less for transportation.

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Jackson, MS

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120 Parkway Dr,
Jackson, MS 39211

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580 Pear Orchard Rd,
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$1,089 - $2,255

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2945 Layfair Dr,
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$1,113 - $2,071

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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