Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Jackson Neighborhood of Jackson, MS from $300 (39 Rentals)

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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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The Rio Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rio Apartments

645 Rio StJackson, MS 39202
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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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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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948 Bellevue Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

948 Bellevue Pl

948 Bellevue PlJackson, MS 39202
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857 Jefferson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

857 Jefferson St

857 Jefferson StJackson, MS 39202
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1121 Moody St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1121 Moody St

1121 Moody StJackson, MS 39202

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Belhaven Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belhaven Gardens

731-801 Jefferson StJackson, MS 39202
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Pagoda Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pagoda Village

1355 Jefferson StJackson, MS 39202
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One University Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

One University Place

1100 John R. Lynch StJackson, MS 39203
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The Cade Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cade Courtyard

1035 W Mayes StJackson, MS 39213
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Admiral Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Admiral Apartments

905 N State StJackson, MS 39202
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721 Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

721 Apartments

721 N State StJackson, MS 39202
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Wood Glen Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wood Glen Apartments

2005 Old Brandon RdPearl, MS 39208
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Downtown Jackson, Jackson, MS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Jackson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Jackson area of Jackson, MS is a 1 Bed unit found at The Park at Queens Court priced from $750. 940 Bellevue Pl has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable Downtown Jackson apartments for rent in Jackson, MS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at Queens Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$750
940 Bellevue Pl1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$755
The CourthouseStudioStudio,1BA$768
Morningside Terrace1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$835
971 Morningside St2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$855
Sterling TowersOne Bedroom/One bath1BR,1BA$925
647 Rio StreetRenovated1BR,1BA$950
Quarter Inn Apartments1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jackson, MS

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Jackson area is the $0.81 price per square foot 3X2 Model at Hallmark Gardens in the in the Fondren District neighborhood starting from $914. The second greatest value Downtown Jackson apartment is the 907 Morningside Model at Nejam Properties starting at $1,095 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Fondren District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Jackson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hallmark Gardens3X23BR,2BA$0.81
Nejam Properties907 Morningside1BR,1BA$1.10
971 Morningside St2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.86
The Pointe at East River Place2X22BR,2BA$1.35
216 Gunter St, Unit 216 Gunter Street Unit A216 Gunter St1BR,1BA$1.15
1209 E Fortification St, Unit 21209 E Fortification St2BR,1BA$1.25
914 Morningside St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Morningside Terrace1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.04
940 Bellevue Pl1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.08
The Park at Queens Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$1.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Jackson, Jackson, MS

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Jackson, MS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Jackson, Jackson, and the greater Jackson area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Jackson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Jackson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Jackson is under $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Jackson?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Jackson is The Park at Queens Court which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Downtown Jackson costs $2,321.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 4 regular apartments in Downtown Jackson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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