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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 5, 2026

375 Columbus St

JacksonMS39209

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Jackson, MS Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jackson, MS

Pricing Updated: 12/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Jackson, MS area range in price from $550 to $3,500 with an overall median price of $1,602. The three Jackson neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Jackson at $550, Poindexter Park Historic District at $685, and South West 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$1,190$550223
Poindexter Park Historic District$1,199$685170
South West$1,200$550245
Outer Downtown Belhaven$1,225$75513
City Center Jackson$1,299$715120
North Jackson$1,456$550570
South Jackson$1,552$675330
Belhaven$1,750$755110
Belhaven Heights Historic District$1,750$755110
West Capitol Street Historic District$1,750$715108

Cheapest Available Jackson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Jackson, MS is a 1 Bed unit found at Meadow Creek Apartments in the South West neighborhood priced from $725. The Retreat at Lakeside Apartments in the South West neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jackson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadow Creek Apartments1/11BR,1BA$725
The Retreat at Lakeside Apartments1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$750
Blue Haven Villas1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
Nejam Properties1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$755
The CourthouseStudioStudio,1BA$768
Woodridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$785
WestwoodA11BR,1BA$789
The Park at Queens Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$795
Briarcliff South2x12BR,1BA$800
Briarwood Park1B1B1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson, MS

As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jackson area is the $0.86 price per square foot 3/2.5 F-R Model at Carrington Townhomes in the in the Dinsmor neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Jackson apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Cameron Park Apartments starting at $999 with a $0.74 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.
Carrington Townhomes3/2.5 F-R3BR,2.5BA$0.86
Cameron Park Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.74
Blue Haven Villas3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.01
Hallmark Gardens3X23BR,2BA$0.99
The Residences at Glen OaksThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.78
Forest Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Creekside Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Woodridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.98
Willow Creek Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.04
Meadow Creek Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.06

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

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson

What type of rentals are currently available in Jackson?

There are currently 309 Apartments for Rent in Jackson, MS with pricing that ranges from $550 to $3,500. There are also 183 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jackson ranging from $550 to $3,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Jackson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jackson ranges from $550 to $3,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,344.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!