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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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Belhaven Springs
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belhaven Springs

730 N Jefferson StJackson, MS 39202
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Northwest Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northwest Plaza

1605 N West StJackson, MS 39202
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Forest Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Ridge

425 Beasley RdJackson, MS 39206
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Holly Hill Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Hill Apartments

4555 Holly DrJackson, MS 39206
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Deville Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Deville Apartments

700-712 N Jefferson StJackson, MS 39202
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Crescent Corner
1 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Corner

796 Lorraine StJackson, MS 39202
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Jackson, MS Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jackson, MS

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Jackson, MS area range in price from $500 to $7,712 with an overall median price of $1,547. The three Jackson neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Poindexter Park Historic District at $500, City Center Jackson at $500, and West 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
Poindexter Park Historic District$1,102$500165
City Center Jackson$1,172$500142
West Jackson$1,199$500200
Outer Downtown Belhaven$1,225$75514
South West$1,235$500215
West Capitol Street Historic District$1,299$673125
South Jackson$1,397$500273
North Jackson$1,557$500389
Belhaven$1,750$755112
Belhaven Heights Historic District$1,750$755112

Cheapest Available Jackson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jackson, MS is a Studio unit found at Vintage Apartments in the Poindexter Park Historic District neighborhood priced from $575. Magnolia Park in the Poindexter Park Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $673. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jackson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vintage ApartmentsStudioRStudio,1BA$575
Magnolia ParkOne Bedroom One Bath 501BR,1BA$673
Briarcliff South1x11BR,1BA$675
Creekside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$710
The Park at Queens Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver Prep1BR,1BA$715
Meadow Creek Apartments1/11BR,1BA$725
WestwoodA11BR,1BA$725
Blue Haven Villas1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
Nejam Properties1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$755
The CourthouseStudioStudio,1BA$768

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson, MS

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jackson area is the $0.61 price per square foot 516 Lorenz Blvd Model at 516 Lorenz Blvd, Unit C in the in the Poindexter Park Historic District neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Jackson apartment is the The Evergreen Model at Carleton Apartments starting at $1,260 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the Outer Ridgeland Madison 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.
516 Lorenz Blvd, Unit C516 Lorenz Blvd2BR,1.5BA$0.61
Carleton ApartmentsThe Evergreen3BR,2BA$0.80
Cameron Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.90
Blue Haven Villas3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.01
Arbor Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
Woodridge Apartments2x1 Reno2BR,1BA$0.89
Hallmark Gardens3X23BR,2BA$0.81
Graystone HillsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.95
Hampton HouseW Willow2BR,2BA$1.00
The Residences at Glen OaksTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.79

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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®

20 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • 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 Vintage Apartments which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Jackson costs $1,547.

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 187 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 $362 which is $1,185 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jackson.

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