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Jackson, MS 39212
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Rental Market Trends in Jackson, MS
What is the average rent in Jackson, MS?
$895/month
Average Rent
667 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Jackson, MS is $895 per month. This is 43% lower than the national average rent of $1,560/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 $1,015 per month for a studio, $895 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,068 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,166 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Jackson, MS?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.1%, which averages out to $28 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 December 2024
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2023
2024
Rent Ranges in Jackson, MS
Last Updated December 2024
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
17%
Below $700/month
49%
$700 - $1,000/month
27%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
8%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
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, West Jackson and Belhaven are the most affordable neighborhoods in Jackson.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Jackson?
Based on current rent prices, City Center Jackson, Fondren and Downtown Jackson are the most expensive neighborhoods in Jackson.
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Average Rent
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Which Jackson neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Jackson with the most apartments available are North Jackson, Downtown Jackson and South Jackson .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Jackson, MS?
Because the average rent in Jackson is $895, you’ll want to make about $2,983 per month or $35,796 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.
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
$599/month
$1,154/month
One Bedroom
$721/month
$1,131/month
Two Bedroom
$882/month
$1,750/month
Three Bedroom
$1,073/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.