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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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Vintage Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vintage Apartments

621 Houston AveJackson, MS 39209
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Iron Haven Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Iron Haven Villas

1505 N West StJackson, MS 39202
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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 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northwest Plaza

1605 N West StJackson, MS 39202
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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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857 Jefferson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

857 Jefferson St

857 Jefferson StJackson, MS 39202

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Jackson, MS Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jackson, MS

Pricing Updated: 03/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Jackson, MS area range in price from $550 to $2,979 with an overall median price of $1,747. The three Jackson neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Poindexter Park Historic District at $685, City Center Jackson at $745, and West Jackson 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
Poindexter Park Historic District$1,190$68586
City Center Jackson$1,200$74544
West Jackson$1,231$550141
South West$1,324$550150
West Capitol Street Historic District$1,324$74535
South Jackson$1,475$650241
North Jackson$1,583$550533
Downtown Jackson$1,835$550113
Fondren$1,835$55066
Fondren District$1,835$55092

Cheapest Available Jackson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jackson, MS is a 2 Beds unit found at Briarcliff South in the South West neighborhood priced from $705. Magnolia Park in the Poindexter Park Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jackson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Briarcliff South2x12BR,1BA$705
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
Highland Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$765
Woodridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$785
The Residences at Glen OaksTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$795
Briarwood Park1B1B1BR,1BA$800
The Park at Newhaven1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver Prep1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson, MS

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jackson area is the $0.85 price per square foot C Cypress Model at Hampton House in the in the Outer Ridgeland Madison neighborhood starting from $1,182. The second greatest value Jackson apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Cameron Park Apartments starting at $1,231 with a $0.91 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.
Hampton HouseC Cypress3BR,2BA$0.85
Cameron Park Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.91
MidSouth 3013x2 Classic3BR,2BA$1.06
Hallmark Gardens3X23BR,2BA$0.99
The Residences at Glen OaksTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.79
Arbor Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Forest Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Graystone HillsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Meadow Creek Apartments2/12BR,1BA$0.96
Highland Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1.07

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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 $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jackson?

The cheapest apartment in Jackson is Briarcliff South which is listed at $705, while the average apartment in Jackson costs $1,747.

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 265 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 $380 which is $1,367 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jackson.

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