Average Rent in Jackson, MS
17 apartment buildings, 139 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Jackson, MSCheapest
$775/mo
The Park at Queens Court
Properties
17
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Units
139
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 17 properties in Jackson, MS.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Jackson, MS Rent Prices
All 17 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Park at Queens Court
2840 Robinson St, Jackson, MS 39209, USA
Admiral Benbow Apartments
905 N State St, Jackson, MS 39202, USA
Capitol Art Lofts
218 W Capitol St Ste 201, Jackson, MS 39201, USA
The Park at Newhaven
220 Edgewood Terrace Dr, Jackson, MS 39206, USA
Residences at Glen Oaks
850 Lindbergh Dr, Jackson, MS 39209, USA
The Pointe @ East River Place Apartments
881 E River Pl, Jackson, MS 39202, USA
Walthall Lofts
225 E Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Park at Queens Court 2840 Robinson St, Jackson, MS 39209, USA | $775 | $1,037 | $1.25/ft² | 4.4 (653) | 28 |
| 2 | Admiral Benbow Apartments 905 N State St, Jackson, MS 39202, USA | $850 | $875 | $1.31/ft² | 5 (83) | 2 |
| 3 | Capitol Art Lofts 218 W Capitol St Ste 201, Jackson, MS 39201, USA | $853 | $853 | $1.43/ft² | 3.8 (9) | 1 |
| 4 | The Park at Newhaven 220 Edgewood Terrace Dr, Jackson, MS 39206, USA | $860 | $1,104 | $0.95/ft² | 4 (210) | 7 |
| 5 | Residences at Glen Oaks 850 Lindbergh Dr, Jackson, MS 39209, USA | $875 as of Oct 6 | $900 | $0.80/ft² | 4.5 (200) | 3 |
| 6 | The Pointe @ East River Place Apartments 881 E River Pl, Jackson, MS 39202, USA | $890 | $979 | $1.60/ft² | 3.8 (53) | 9 |
| 7 | Walthall Lofts 225 E Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201, USA | $899 | $1,136 | $2.28/ft² | 3 (16) | 47 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.
The Park at Queens Court
4.4 (653)2840 Robinson St, Jackson, MS 39209, USA
Admiral Benbow Apartments
5 (83)905 N State St, Jackson, MS 39202, USA
Capitol Art Lofts
3.8 (9)218 W Capitol St Ste 201, Jackson, MS 39201, USA
The Park at Newhaven
4 (210)220 Edgewood Terrace Dr, Jackson, MS 39206, USA
Residences at Glen Oaks
4.5 (200)850 Lindbergh Dr, Jackson, MS 39209, USA
The Pointe @ East River Place Apartments
3.8 (53)881 E River Pl, Jackson, MS 39202, USA
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Jackson, MS neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 6 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Jackson, MS Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Jackson, MS is $1,188 per month, based on 139 units across 17 apartment communities. Prices range from $775 at The Park at Queens Court to $2,865 at The District Lofts.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,077/mo | $850/mo | 44 |
| 1 Bed | $1,157/mo | $775/mo | 55 |
| 2 Bed | $1,291/mo | $853/mo | 31 |
| 3 Bed | $1,567/mo | $1,026/mo | 9 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do Jackson, MS apartments earn?
The 5 buildings we can estimate generate about $846K in rental revenue per month ($10M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.The Park at Queens Court | $303K/mo | $1,037 / $1,024 | 91% | 324 |
| 2.The Park at Newhaven | $196K/mo | $1,104 / $1,093 | 96% | 186 |
| 3.Walthall Lofts | $126K/mo | $1,136 / $1,180 | 70% | 154 |
| 4.The Courthouse | $117K/mo | $1,191 / $1,287 | 89% | 102 |
| 5.The Pointe @ East River Place Apartments | $104K/mo | $979 / $1,011 | 92% | 112 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in Jackson, MS, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Jackson, MS averages $1,157/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,291/mo. At the local median household income of $43,238, that works out to 33% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Jackson, MS at $1,018/mo. The current tracked market average runs 17% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Jackson, MS while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Jackson, MS?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$48,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,188/mo.
Comfortable income
$57,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($775/mo), you need to earn at least $31,000/year.
Median household income in Jackson, MS is $43,238 , about 24% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Jackson, MS
Overall prices in Jackson, MS runs below the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 89.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Jackson, MS's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,188 |
| Utilities | $282 |
| Groceries | $510 |
| Transportation | $673 |
| Healthcare | $328 |
| Other goods and services | $525 |
| Estimated total | $3,506/mo |
Population
149,827
Median household income
$43,238
Census median rent
$1,018/mo
Census rent burden
34.2%
Median age
34.7
Mean commute
20 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Mississippi
How Jackson, MS rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Jackson, MS | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southaven, MS | $1,420 | +20% | +4.5% | 12 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $983 | -17% | -5.5% | 10 |
| Gulfport, MS | $1,232 | +4% | -1.7% | 8 |
| Biloxi, MS | $1,357 | +14% | +8.2% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Jackson, MS?
The average rent in Jackson, MS is $1,188 per month, based on 139 units across 17 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Jackson, MS?
The median asking rent in Jackson, MS is $1,100 per month, computed from 139 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,188/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Jackson, MS?
The lowest available rent in Jackson, MS starts at $775 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Jackson, MS?
1-bedroom apartments in Jackson, MS average $1,157/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $775/mo across 55 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Jackson, MS?
2-bedroom apartments in Jackson, MS average $1,291/mo. Units start from $853/mo across 31 units currently listed.
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