Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Jackson Neighborhood of Jackson, MS from $300 (90 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 Vintage Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Vintage Apartments

624 Ellis AveJackson, MS 39209
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Vintage Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vintage Apartments

621 Houston AveJackson, MS 39209
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The Rio Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rio Apartments

645 Rio StJackson, MS 39202
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Palms at Jackson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palms at Jackson

2625 Belvedere DrJackson, MS 39212
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Ashton Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ashton Gardens

3450 Albermarle RdJackson, MS 39213

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West Jackson, Jackson, MS Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Jackson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Jackson area of Jackson, MS is a 1 Bed unit found at Magnolia Park priced from $745. Westwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable West Jackson apartments for rent in Jackson, MS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Magnolia ParkOne Bedroom One Bath 601BR,1BA$745
WestwoodA21BR,1BA$750
The Grove1x11BR,1BA$750
Nejam Properties1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$755
Southbrook Gardens Apartments2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$783
The Residences at Glen OaksTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$795
Woodridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
River Bend Apartments1 BD / 1 BA1BR,1BA$820
The Park at Queens Court1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$825
Nejam Properties1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$855

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Jackson, MS

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Jackson 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 West Jackson apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Residences at Glen Oaks starting at $795 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the North Jackson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Jackson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cameron Park Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.74
The Residences at Glen OaksTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.79
Arbor Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Clinton CommonsOne Bedroom/ Bath and Half1BR,1.5BA$1.11
Graystone HillsOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07
The Grove1x11BR,1BA$0.86
Southbrook Gardens Apartments2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$0.95
Nejam Properties2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Woodridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Morningside Terrace1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.09

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States, including Jackson. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Jackson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Jackson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Jackson is under $855.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Jackson is Westwood which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in West Jackson costs $2,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 8 regular apartments in West 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 West Jackson?

Cheap apartments in West Jackson have an average cost of $243 which is $2,057 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Jackson.

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