West Jackson

Jackson, MS

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West Jackson - Jackson, MS

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A vast section of this Mississippi city with a little something for everyone

Suburban Commuter Diverse Zoo Fun-Filled

West Jackson encompasses an area spanning roughly from Gallatin Street west towards Clinton, Mississippi. Bounded to the south by Interstate 20, West Jackson is made up of a diverse collection of neighborhoods, communities, and destinations. With its most eastern region still very much in the heart of the city, residents can enjoy the restaurants, shopping, and nightlife of Mississippi’s capital city. Further west, an array of apartment rentals ranging from affordable to upscale and single-family homes of the vintage and modern variety can be found. The commuting crowd will be well taken care of thanks to the interstates and thoroughfares that run through West Jackson. This area is also home to the Jackson Zoological Park and Mississippi College.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in West Jackson is $560 for a studio, $714 for one bedroom, $948 for two bedrooms, and $1,034 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Jackson has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 440 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $560/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 623 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $714/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 992 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $948/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,293 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,034/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

22

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mynelle Gardens
  • Jackson Zoological Park
  • Davis Planetarium
  • Clinton Community Nature Center
  • Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International

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