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Jackson, MS Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Jackson, MS

Pricing Updated: 09/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Jackson, MS area range in price from $650 to $4,000 with an overall median price of $2,008. The three Jackson neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are City Center Jackson at $1,100, Poindexter Park Historic District at $725, and South Jackson at $650. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Jackson Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
City Center Jackson$1,100$1,1001
Poindexter Park Historic District$1,200$7255
South Jackson$1,600$65093
South West$1,600$65088
West Jackson$1,600$650100
Downtown Jackson$1,700$75028
Fondren District$1,700$75034
Mid North District$1,700$65031
North Jackson$1,772$650117
Fondren$2,375$95012

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 $500. Magnolia Park in the Poindexter Park Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $624. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Jackson apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vintage ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$500
Magnolia ParkOne Bedroom One Bath 501BR,1BA$624
The Residences at Glen OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
The Park at Queens Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver Prep1BR,1BA$715
WestwoodA11BR,1BA$725
Meadow Creek Apartments1/11BR,1BA$725
Briarcliff South2x12BR,1BA$750
Blue Haven Villas1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
Nejam Properties1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jackson, MS

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jackson area is the $0.53 price per square foot Loft TBA (awaiting future vacancy) Model at 736 Dickies Lofts in the in the Poindexter Park Historic District neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Jackson apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Cameron Park Apartments starting at $1,073 with a $0.90 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.
736 Dickies LoftsLoft TBA (awaiting future vacancy)1BR,1BA$0.53
Cameron Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.90
Blue Haven Villas3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.01
Arbor Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.01
Hallmark Gardens3X23BR,2BA$0.81
3416 Downing St, Unit A3416 Downing St1BR,1BA$0.89
Oak Creek Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Woodridge Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.98
The Residences at Glen OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97
WestwoodA11BR,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson

What type of rentals are currently available in Jackson?

There are currently 314 Apartments for Rent in Jackson, MS with pricing that ranges from $500 to $3,500. There are also 151 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jackson ranging from $650 to $4,000.

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 $650 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,373.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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