
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South West Neighborhood of Jackson, MS from $300 (58 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South West area of Jackson.


The Park at Marsala

The Residences at Glen Oaks

Briarcliff South

Meadow Creek Apartments

Magnolia Park

The Retreat at Lakeside Apartments

The Park at Queens Court

Westwood

Woodridge Apartments
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The Park at St. Andrews

Covington Park

Cameron Park Apartments

4121 California Ave

The Courthouse

Capitol Art Lofts

Park of Autumnwood

The Vintage Apartments

Vintage Apartments

1150 Wiggins St
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2016 Woodlawn St

Iron Haven Villas

Oakepointe Apartments

Bridge Haven Apartments

Woodville Plaza Apartments

Palms at Jackson

Ashton Gardens

2731 Rutledge Ave

Northwest Plaza

Stratford Terrace Townhomes
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Cedar Crest Apartments

Addison Place

Blue Haven Villas

One University Place

Horizon Apartments

Z - Chapel Ridge

Ridgeway Apartments

Southbrook Garden

Blossom Apartments

The Cade Courtyard
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Creekside Apartments

421 Fielding Ave

4567 Meadowmont Dr

2858 Fairhill Dr

450 Derrick St

803 N Congress St

1830 Westover St

196 S Alabama Ave

2869 Greenwood Ave

1324 Marydale Dr
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South West, Jackson, MS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South West?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South West Studio Apartments | $1,305 | $675 | $1,857 |
| South West 1 Bedroom Apartments | $935 | $550 | $1,695 |
| South West 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,051 | $705 | $2,150 |
| South West 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,252 | $848 | $1,885 |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South West Neighborhood of Jackson, MS.
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Cheapest Available South West Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South West area of Jackson, MS is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Glen Oaks priced from $695. Briarcliff South has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable South West apartments for rent in Jackson, MS:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at Glen Oaks | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Briarcliff South | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $705 |
| Magnolia Park | One Bedroom One Bath 60 | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| The Retreat at Lakeside Apartments | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Woodridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Westwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Creekside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| The Park at Queens Court | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver Prep | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| The Courthouse | Jackson Studio | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| Graystone Hills | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South West, MS
As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the South West area is the $0.74 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Cameron Park Apartments in the in the North Jackson neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value South West apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Arbor Park Apartments starting at $1,040 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the North Jackson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South West apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Park Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.74 |
| Arbor Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Clinton Commons | One Bedroom/ Bath and Half | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
| MidSouth 301 | 1x1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Graystone Hills | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Oak Creek Manor | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Woodridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| The Residences at Glen Oaks | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Westwood | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| The Retreat at Lakeside Apartments | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South West Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South West?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South West is under $955.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South West?
The cheapest apartment in South West is The Residences at Glen Oaks which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in South West costs $1,324.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South West?
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 25 regular apartments in South West 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 South West?
Cheap apartments in South West have an average cost of $236 which is $1,088 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South West.
Expert Rental Resources
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