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Jackson, MS Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jackson, MS

Pricing Updated: 04/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Jackson, MS area range in price from $500 to $5,279 with an overall median price of $1,659. The three Jackson neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Jackson at $500, Poindexter Park Historic District at $500, and South West 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$1,097$500201
Poindexter Park Historic District$1,171$500119
South West$1,180$500217
West Capitol Street Historic District$1,191$643118
South Jackson$1,350$500267
Mid North District$1,372$550137
City Center Jackson$1,442$500137
Fondren District$1,562$550140
Downtown Jackson$1,940$550122
Fondren$1,952$550127

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
Magnolia ParkOne Bedroom One Bath 501BR,1BA$643
Creekside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Meadow Creek Apartments1/11BR,1BA$700
Briarcliff South2x12BR,1BA$725
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 26, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Blue Haven Villas3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.01
Arbor Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.92
Vintage Apartments3x1R3BR,1BA$0.75
Hallmark Gardens3X21BR,1BA$0.81
Graystone HillsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.93
Park Wind Apartments2 Bedroom - 10892BR,2BA$0.88
971 Morningside St2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.86
Highland Hills JXN1 Bedroom 1 Bath-Large1BR,1BA$0.95
WestwoodA11BR,1BA$0.88
Meadow Creek Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson

What type of rentals are currently available in Jackson?

There are currently 313 Apartments for Rent in Jackson, MS with pricing that ranges from $500 to $5,279. There are also 129 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jackson ranging from $473 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 $473 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,307.

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