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Capitol Art Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capitol Art Lofts

210-236 W Capitol StJackson, MS 39201
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Park of Autumnwood
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Park of Autumnwood

348 N Flag Chapel RdJackson, MS 39209
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The Vintage Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Vintage Apartments

624 Ellis AveJackson, MS 39209
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The Rio Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rio Apartments

645 Rio StJackson, MS 39202
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Palms at Jackson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palms at Jackson

2625 Belvedere DrJackson, MS 39212
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Ashton Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ashton Gardens

3450 Albermarle RdJackson, MS 39213
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Jackson, MS Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jackson, MS

Pricing Updated: 05/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Jackson, MS area range in price from $500 to $5,287 with an overall median price of $1,672. The three Jackson neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Jackson at $500, South West at $500, and South Jackson at $500. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Jackson Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Jackson$1,107$500208
South West$1,155$500220
South Jackson$1,250$500277
Mid North District$1,270$550168
Poindexter Park Historic District$1,279$500113
West Capitol Street Historic District$1,279$660124
City Center Jackson$1,346$500136
Fondren District$1,445$550169
North Jackson$1,695$500425
Fondren$2,269$550151

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at MarsalaFlorenceStudio,1BA$599
WestwoodA11BR,1BA$599
Vintage Apartments1x1R1BR,1BA$625
Briarcliff South1x11BR,1BA$650
Magnolia ParkOne Bedroom One Bath 501BR,1BA$656
Meadow Creek Apartments1/11BR,1BA$700
The Retreat at Lakeside Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$750
Blue Haven Villas1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
940 Bellevue Pl1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$755
The CourthouseStudioStudio,1BA$768

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson, MS

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jackson area is the $0.53 price per square foot Loft TBA (awaiting future vacancy) Model at 736 Dickies Lofts in the in the Poindexter Park Historic District neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Jackson apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Cameron Park Apartments starting at $988 with a $0.73 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
736 Dickies LoftsLoft TBA (awaiting future vacancy)1BR,1BA$0.53
Cameron Park Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.73
Blue Haven Villas3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.01
Arbor Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
Hallmark Gardens3X21BR,1BA$0.81
Hampton HouseW Willow2BR,2BA$1.00
971 Morningside St2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.86
WestwoodA11BR,1BA$0.88
Meadow Creek Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.03
Vintage Apartments1x1R1BR,1BA$0.98

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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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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • 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 $768.

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 $1,672.

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 227 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 $413 which is $1,259 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jackson.

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