Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Jackson Neighborhood of Jackson, MS from $300 (56 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 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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948 Bellevue Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

948 Bellevue Pl

948 Bellevue PlJackson, 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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803 N Congress St, Unit D, Unit D

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Holly Hill Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Holly Hill Apartments

4555 Holly DrJackson, MS 39206
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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 Highland Hills priced from $700. Nejam Properties 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
Highland Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$700
Nejam Properties1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$755
Nejam Properties1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$855
Morningside Terrace1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$875
The Pointe at East River Place0X1Studio,1BA$890
The CourthouseJackson StudioStudio,1BA$900
Walthall LoftsThe Walthall Studio A1BR,1BA$945
Sterling TowersOne Bedroom/One bath1BR,1BA$985
Quarter Inn Apartments1bd 1ba1BR,1BA$995
Nejam Properties1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jackson, MS

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Jackson apartment is the 2 Bedroom Flat Model at Standard Life Flats starting at $1,395 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Poindexter Park Historic 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.
516 Lorenz Blvd, Unit C516 Lorenz Blvd2BR,1.5BA$0.61
Standard Life Flats2 Bedroom Flat2BR,2BA$1.12
736 Dickies LoftsLoft studio 303Studio ,1BA$1.32
Hallmark Gardens3X23BR,2BA$0.81
Nejam Properties907 Morningside1BR,1BA$1.15
Nejam Properties2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.16
Nejam Properties1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Nejam Properties2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Morningside Terrace1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.09
Highland Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.36

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Jackson, Jackson, MS

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Among cities in Mississippi for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 $1,045.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Jackson is Highland Hills which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Downtown Jackson costs $3,000.

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 9 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Jackson?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Jackson have an average cost of $351 which is $2,649 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Jackson.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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