1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Jackson, MS
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Jackson, Mississippi as of July 2026. That's +22% lower than the citywide median of $1,270 and +29% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom 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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Jackson
Compare Jackson's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Mississippi
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meridian | $621 |
| 2 | Moss Point | $760 |
| 3 | Columbus | $857 |
| 4 | Bay Saint Louis | $870 |
| 5 | Pascagoula | $870 |
| 6 | Biloxi | $890 |
| 7 | Gulfport | $893 |
| 8 | Tupelo | $910 |
| 9 | Gautier | $930 |
| 10 | Diberville | $970 |
| 11 | Starkville | $970 |
| 12 | Jackson (this page) | $991 |
| 13 | Long Beach | $1,000 |
| 14 | Hattiesburg | $1,010 |
| 15 | Pearl | $1,080 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Mississippi
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $1,580 |
| 2 | Southaven | $1,560 |
| 3 | Olive Branch | $1,560 |
| 4 | Flowood | $1,380 |
| 5 | Brandon | $1,315 |
| 6 | Byram | $1,280 |
| 7 | Horn Lake | $1,270 |
| 8 | Hernando | $1,240 |
| 9 | Ridgeland | $1,190 |
| 10 | Gulf Hills | $1,189 |
| 11 | Clinton | $1,170 |
| 12 | Ocean Springs | $1,140 |
| 13 | Oxford | $1,130 |
| 14 | Pearl | $1,080 |
| 15 | Hattiesburg | $1,010 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Jackson.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Jackson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland, MS | 6.6 mi | $1,190 | +$199 (+20%) |
| Flowood, MS | 7.8 mi | $1,380 | +$389 (+39%) |
| Pearl, MS | 9.5 mi | $1,080 | +$89 (+9%) |
| Clinton, MS | 10.4 mi | $1,170 | +$179 (+18%) |
| Byram, MS | 10.8 mi | $1,280 | +$289 (+29%) |
| Madison, MS | 12.2 mi | $1,580 | +$589 (+59%) |
| Brandon, MS | 19.8 mi | $1,315 | +$324 (+33%) |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 94 mi | $1,010 | +$19 (+2%) |
| Meridian, MS | 103.6 mi | $621 | $-370 (-37%) |
| Starkville, MS | 121.8 mi | $970 | $-21 (-2%) |
| Hammond, LA | 127.5 mi | $1,020 | +$29 (+3%) |
| Monroe, LA | 127.8 mi | $700 | $-291 (-29%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Jackson — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Jackson?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Jackson, Mississippi is $991 per month. This is +22% below the citywide median of $1,270.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Jackson?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $39,640 ($3,303/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.06/hour at a full-time job.
Is Jackson expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Jackson's 1-bedroom median of $991 is +29% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 20th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Jackson rank for 1-bedroom rent in Mississippi?
Among the 28 cities in Mississippi with 1-bedroom data, Jackson ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Jackson?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Meridian ($621), Starkville ($970), Monroe ($700).