Studio Apartment Rent in Jackson, MO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Jackson, Missouri as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,178 and +33% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Jackson
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Jackson
Compare Jackson's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Missouri
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirksville | $610 |
| 2 | Jefferson City | $660 |
| 3 | Rolla | $680 |
| 4 | Bolivar | $690 |
| 5 | Columbia | $697 |
| 6 | Sedalia | $700 |
| 7 | Fulton | $730 |
| 8 | Cape Girardeau | $750 |
| 9 | Waynesville | $750 |
| 10 | Saint Robert | $760 |
| 11 | Knob Noster | $780 |
| 12 | Branson | $790 |
| 13 | Springfield | $793 |
| 14 | Joplin | $835 |
| 15 | Jennings | $840 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Missouri
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clayton | $1,360 |
| 2 | Brentwood | $1,300 |
| 3 | Creve Coeur | $1,280 |
| 4 | Chesterfield | $1,280 |
| 5 | Ballwin | $1,275 |
| 6 | Raymore | $1,230 |
| 7 | Lake Saint Louis | $1,230 |
| 8 | Lees Summit | $1,224 |
| 9 | Grain Valley | $1,170 |
| 10 | Belton | $1,160 |
| 11 | Kirkwood | $1,140 |
| 12 | O Fallon | $1,135 |
| 13 | Olivette | $1,130 |
| 14 | Saint Charles | $1,123 |
| 15 | Mehlville | $1,122 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Jackson.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Jackson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau, MO | 8.4 mi | $750 | $-120 (-14%) |
| Carbondale, IL | 36.3 mi | $700 | $-170 (-20%) |
| Herrin, IL | 49.5 mi | $840 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Marion, IL | 53.9 mi | $760 | $-110 (-13%) |
| Paducah, KY | 70.2 mi | $720 | $-150 (-17%) |
| Shiloh, IL | 76.2 mi | $960 | +$90 (+10%) |
| Belleville, IL | 78.8 mi | $873 | +$3 (0%) |
| Swansea, IL | 79.2 mi | $1,225 | +$355 (+41%) |
| O Fallon, IL | 82.3 mi | $1,130 | +$260 (+30%) |
| Fairview Heights, IL | 83.6 mi | $1,030 | +$160 (+18%) |
| Oakville, MO | 84.4 mi | $940 | +$70 (+8%) |
| Arnold, MO | 85.8 mi | $960 | +$90 (+10%) |
Studio rent in Jackson — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Jackson?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Jackson, Missouri is $870 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,178.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Jackson?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,800 ($2,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Jackson expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Jackson's studio median of $870 is +33% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 15th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Jackson rank for studio rent in Missouri?
Among the 69 cities in Missouri with studio data, Jackson ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Jackson?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Cape Girardeau ($750), Carbondale ($700), Herrin ($840).