
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Jackson, MS from $300 (91 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in Jackson.


Azalea Christian Manor

The Park at Marsala

Magnolia Park

Briarcliff South

1175 Eminence Row

The Park at Queens Court

Meadow Creek Apartments

Highland Hills JXN
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Creekside Apartments

Meadow Ridge Senior Community

The Grove

The Residences at Glen Oaks

The Retreat at Lakeside Apartments

418 Buena Vista Ave

Woodridge Apartments
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The Courthouse

The Pearl

309 N Prentiss St

205 Stirling St

Windsor Park

The Park at Newhaven

Morningside Terrace

Willow Creek Apartments

The Park at Inverness

Hampton House

Castlegate Luxury Apartments

Northtown Apartments

315 N Prentiss St

The Pointe at East River Place

1020 N Jefferson St
Jackson, MS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Jackson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Jackson Studio Apartments | $1,083 | $500 | $2,400 |
Cheap Jackson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,212 | $550 | $3,500 |
Cheap Jackson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,345 | $550 | $5,257 |
Cheap Jackson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $700 | $5,279 |
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Jackson, MS Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jackson, MS
Pricing Updated: 05/02/2025Current apartment rentals in the Jackson, MS area range in price from $500 to $5,279 with an overall median price of $1,531. The three Jackson neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Jackson at $500, Poindexter Park Historic District at $500, and West Capitol Street Historic District at $644. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Jackson Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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West Jackson | $1,100 | $500 | 196 |
Poindexter Park Historic District | $1,184 | $500 | 107 |
West Capitol Street Historic District | $1,184 | $644 | 116 |
South West | $1,189 | $500 | 211 |
Mid North District | $1,270 | $550 | 145 |
South Jackson | $1,350 | $500 | 264 |
North Jackson | $1,390 | $500 | 425 |
City Center Jackson | $1,444 | $500 | 125 |
Fondren District | $1,495 | $550 | 149 |
Downtown Jackson | $1,578 | $550 | 136 |
Cheapest Available Jackson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Jackson, MS is a Studio unit found at The Park at Marsala in the North Jackson neighborhood priced from $599. Westwood in the North Jackson neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jackson apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Park at Marsala | Florence | Studio,1BA | $599 |
Westwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
Magnolia Park | One Bedroom One Bath 50 | 1BR,1BA | $644 |
Creekside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Meadow Creek Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Highland Hills JXN | Studio 1 bathroom | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Briarcliff South | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
The Retreat at Lakeside Apartments | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Blue Haven Villas | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Pines Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson, MS
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jackson area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Blue Haven Villas in the in the South West neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Jackson apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Arbor Park Apartments starting at $1,063 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the North Jackson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jackson apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Blue Haven Villas | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.01 |
Arbor Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Vintage Apartments | 3x1R | 3BR,1BA | $0.75 |
Hallmark Gardens | 3X2 | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
Graystone Hills | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
971 Morningside St | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
Morningside Terrace | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Willow Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Westwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
Meadow Creek Apartments | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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Jackson Overview
Jackson, Mississippi, has a rich Southern history and growing contemporary economy that is making it a key city to work, rent and enjoy its thriving cultural progress.
Why live in Jackson, MS?
Jackson, Mississippi, has been dubbed the “City with Soul” because of the kind-heartedness and passion of its residents. When people talk about “Southern Hospitality,” the people of Jackson are a living breathing embodiment. The city enjoys tremendous economic opportunities, a flourishing arts community, a rich cultural heritage, excellent dining and world-class entertainment. The downtown has been enjoying a veritable renaissance and many former commercial building have been converted in living spaces to support its growing urban economy. Jackson is a city large enough to offer the very best, but intimate enough to feel a sense of connectedness and community with neighbors.
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Getting Around Jackson, MS
Walk Score®
41 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
21 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jackson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Jackson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jackson is under $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jackson?
The cheapest apartment in Jackson is Westwood which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Jackson costs $1,531.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jackson?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 154 regular apartments in Jackson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Jackson?
Cheap apartments in Jackson have an average cost of $442 which is $1,089 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jackson.
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