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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jackson, MS

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Jackson, MS area range in price from $550 to $3,206 with an overall median price of $1,362. The three Jackson neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Jackson at $550, City Center Jackson at $745, and Mid North District at $550. 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$1,165$550127
City Center Jackson$1,200$74548
Mid North District$1,200$55079
Poindexter Park Historic District$1,227$72975
Fondren District$1,284$55079
South West$1,324$550149
West Capitol Street Historic District$1,324$74543
Outer Downtown Belhaven$1,395$75524
Belhaven Heights Historic District$1,439$75534
North Jackson$1,450$550488

Cheapest Available Jackson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jackson, MS is a Studio unit found at Highland Hills in the Fondren District neighborhood priced from $625. The Residences at Glen Oaks in the North Jackson neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jackson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland HillsStudioStudio,1BA$625
The Residences at Glen OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Briarcliff South2x12BR,1BA$705
Meadow Creek Apartments1/11BR,1BA$725
Creekside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$739
Magnolia ParkOne Bedroom One Bath 601BR,1BA$745
WestwoodA21BR,1BA$750
The Retreat at Lakeside Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$750
Nejam Properties1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$755
Woodridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson, MS

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jackson area is the $0.86 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 3.5 Bathroom Model at Northpointe Village Apartments in the in the North Jackson neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Jackson apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Willow Creek Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $0.84 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.
Northpointe Village Apartments3 Bedroom 3.5 Bathroom3BR,3.5BA$0.86
Willow Creek Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.84
Carrington Townhomes3/2.5 F-R3BR,2.5BA$0.86
Cameron Park Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.74
The Park at Sussex2 Bedroom/1.5 Bathroom Silver Prep2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Hallmark Gardens3X23BR,2BA$0.81
Ridgeland Place Apartment HomesOak2BR,2BA$1.05
Graystone HillsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
The Residences at Glen OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Meadow Creek Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.06

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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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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 $785.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jackson?

The cheapest apartment in Jackson is The Residences at Glen Oaks which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Jackson costs $1,362.

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 264 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 $327 which is $1,035 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jackson.

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