Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Jackson Neighborhood of Jackson, TN from $495 (26 Rentals)

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property at 9 Sunset Ave

$1,000 - $2,100

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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9 Sunset Ave

JacksonTN38301

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Whitehall Cove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whitehall Cove

714 Whitehall StJackson, TN 38301
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610 E College St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

610 E College St

610 E College StJackson, TN 38301
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Royal Arms Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Arms Apartments

1580 N Royal StJackson, TN 38301
  • Utilities Included

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Ridge at Jackson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ridge at Jackson

100 Rich Smith WayJackson, TN 38301
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Magnolia Landing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Landing

100 Magnolia Landing CtJackson, TN 38305
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Renaissance Center
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Renaissance Center

217 E Deadrick StJackson, TN 38301

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Cheapest Available Downtown Jackson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Jackson area of Jackson, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Pointe at 731 priced from $1,049. Pointe at Boardwalk has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable Downtown Jackson apartments for rent in Jackson, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pointe at 7311BR - 1BTH W/D1BR,1BA$1,049
Pointe at Boardwalk2BR - 2BTH2BR,2BA$1,049
Jackson WalkNeely1BR,1BA$1,135
Pointe at Ridge Cove Apartments2BR - 2BTH Renovated2BR,2BA$1,149
Suites of LarueModel2A2BR,2BA$1,200
Patrician Terrace2x1.5 Flat2BR,1BA$1,230
Bradford ChaseThe Tidewater2BR,2BA$1,245
Chapel Ridge Jackson3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,349
The Pythian - UTILITIES INCLUDED!!!One Bedroom *utilities included1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Jackson, TN

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Jackson area is the $1.10 price per square foot 138 McCowat St Model at 138 McCowat St, Unit A in the in the Downtown Jackson neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Downtown Jackson apartment is the Model2A Model at Suites of Larue starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Jackson 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.
138 McCowat St, Unit A138 McCowat St3BR,2BA$1.10
Suites of LarueModel2A2BR,2BA$1.00
Pointe at Ridge Cove Apartments2BR - 2BTH Renovated W/D2BR,2BA$1.12
Chapel Ridge Jackson3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.25
Pointe at Boardwalk1BR - 1BTH Renovated1BR,1BA$1.07
Bradford ChaseThe Tidewater2BR,2BA$1.27
Pointe at 7311BR - 1BTH Renovated1BR,1BA$1.15
Patrician Terrace2x1.5 Flat2BR,1.5BA$1.32
The Pythian - UTILITIES INCLUDED!!!One Bedroom *utilities included1BR,1BA$2.06
Jackson WalkNeely1BR,1BA$2.01

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Jackson Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Jackson is Pointe at 731 which is listed at $1,049, while the average apartment in Downtown Jackson costs $1,230.

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 27 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 $446 which is $784 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Jackson.

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