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Jackson, MS Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jackson, MS

Pricing Updated: 04/06/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Jackson, MS area range in price from $500 to $5,388 with an overall median price of $1,457. The three Jackson neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Jackson at $500, South West at $500, and Poindexter Park Historic District 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$1,100$500219
South West$1,155$500227
Poindexter Park Historic District$1,184$500116
West Capitol Street Historic District$1,194$670113
City Center Jackson$1,199$500132
South Jackson$1,350$500281
Mid North District$1,445$550148
Fondren District$1,460$550151
North Jackson$1,460$500467
Downtown Jackson$1,476$550134

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
Briarcliff South1x11BR,1BA$650
Magnolia ParkOne Bedroom One Bath 501BR,1BA$663
Creekside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$679
The Park at Queens Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$735
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson, MS

As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jackson area is the $0.84 price per square foot 5545 Pine Ln Dr Model at 5545 Pine Ln Dr in the in the North Jackson neighborhood starting from $1,865. The second greatest value Jackson apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Willow Creek Apartments starting at $1,349 with a $0.81 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.
5545 Pine Ln Dr5545 Pine Ln Dr3BR,3BA$0.84
Willow Creek Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.81
736 Dickies LoftsLoft TBA (awaiting future vacancy)1BR,1BA$0.53
3162 Oak Forest Dr3162 Oak Forest Dr3BR,1.5BA$0.71
Vintage Apartments3x1R3BR,1BA$0.75
Hallmark Gardens3X21BR,1BA$0.81
The Residences at Glen OaksTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.79
Pines Apartments2/22BR,2BA$0.89
1021 Whitworth St, Unit 1021-A1021 Whitworth St2BR,1BA$0.90
WestwoodA11BR,1BA$0.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson

What type of rentals are currently available in Jackson?

There are currently 314 Apartments for Rent in Jackson, MS with pricing that ranges from $500 to $5,388. There are also 126 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jackson ranging from $450 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Jackson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jackson ranges from $450 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,263.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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