Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fondren Neighborhood of Jackson, MS from $500 (17 Rentals)

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Northwest Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northwest Plaza

1605 N West StJackson, MS 39202
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Holly Hill Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Hill Apartments

4555 Holly DrJackson, MS 39206
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Highland Hills JXN
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Hills JXN

20 N Hill PkyJackson, MS 39206

Fondren, Jackson, MS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fondren Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fondren area of Jackson, MS is a Studio unit found at The Courthouse priced from $768. Highland Hills JXN has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Fondren apartments for rent in Jackson, MS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CourthouseStudioStudio,1BA$768
Highland Hills JXN1 Bedroom 1 Bath-Large1BR,1BA$795
Castlegate Luxury Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
The Pointe at East River Place0X1Studio,1BA$885
The Park at Newhaven1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Platinum1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fondren, MS

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fondren area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Flat Model at Standard Life Flats in the in the Poindexter Park Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,601. The second greatest value Fondren apartment is the 3X2 Model at Hallmark Gardens starting at $914 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Fondren District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fondren apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Standard Life Flats2 Bedroom Flat2BR,2BA$1.28
Hallmark Gardens3X21BR,1BA$0.81
The Quarter House ApartmentsC032BR,2BA$1.87
Highland Hills JXN1 Bedroom 1 Bath-Large1BR,1BA$0.95
NorthridgeTN_A1BR,1BA$1.89
The Park at Newhaven1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Platinum1BR,1BA$1.22
Castlegate Luxury Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09
Fondren Hill1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.39
ReNew on Ridgewood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.59
The Pointe at East River Place0X1Studio ,1BA$1.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fondren, Jackson, MS

Ranked #12

Among neighborhoods in Jackson, MS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Fondren Neighborhood in Jackson, MS

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fondren Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fondren?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fondren is under $1,548.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fondren?

The cheapest apartment in Fondren is Highland Hills JXN which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Fondren costs $1,952.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fondren?

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 6 regular apartments in Fondren 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 Fondren?

Cheap apartments in Fondren have an average cost of $356 which is $1,596 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fondren.

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