Aspen Apartments
6675 Old Canton Rd,
Ridgeland, MS 39157
$999 - $1,199
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Jackson, MS
What is the average rent in Jackson, MS?
$941/month
Average Rent
663 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Jackson, MS is $941 per month. This is 43% 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 $1,112 per month for a studio, $941 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,139 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,191 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Jackson, MS?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $4 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 April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
14%
Below $700/month
46%
$700 - $1,000/month
31%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
7%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Jackson?
Based on current rent prices, South Jackson, Pecan Grove and West Jackson are the most affordable neighborhoods in Jackson.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Jackson?
Based on current rent prices, Fondren, Downtown Jackson and Old Canton Road Heights are the most expensive neighborhoods in Jackson.
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Which Jackson neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Jackson with the most apartments available are North Jackson, West Jackson and Downtown Jackson .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Jackson, MS?
Because the average rent in Jackson is $941, you’ll want to make about $3,136 per month or $37,632 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 9.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Jackson is 17.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $941 - $1,191. You can expect to pay 2.7% less for groceries, 18.0% less for utilities, and 14.6% less for transportation.
How does Jackson, MS compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Jackson, MS to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$678/month
$1,612/month
One Bedroom
$788/month
$1,516/month
Two Bedroom
$915/month
$1,891/month
Three Bedroom
$1,080/month
$2,053/month
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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.