Studio Apartment Rent in Jackson, MS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Jackson, Mississippi as of July 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $1,270 and +24% 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 Mississippi
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bay Saint Louis | $750 |
| 2 | Gulfport | $773 |
| 3 | Biloxi | $780 |
| 4 | Pascagoula | $790 |
| 5 | Starkville | $820 |
| 6 | Diberville | $830 |
| 7 | Columbus | $853 |
| 8 | Long Beach | $860 |
| 9 | Gautier | $880 |
| 10 | Hattiesburg | $905 |
| 11 | Tupelo | $905 |
| 12 | Jackson (this page) | $984 |
| 13 | Ocean Springs | $1,080 |
| 14 | Pearl | $1,080 |
| 15 | Oxford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Mississippi
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $1,570 |
| 2 | Olive Branch | $1,430 |
| 3 | Southaven | $1,425 |
| 4 | Flowood | $1,370 |
| 5 | Brandon | $1,310 |
| 6 | Byram | $1,270 |
| 7 | Ridgeland | $1,180 |
| 8 | Horn Lake | $1,170 |
| 9 | Clinton | $1,160 |
| 10 | Hernando | $1,130 |
| 11 | Oxford | $1,120 |
| 12 | Pearl | $1,080 |
| 13 | Ocean Springs | $1,080 |
| 14 | Jackson (this page) | $984 |
| 15 | Tupelo | $905 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Jackson.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Jackson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland, MS | 6.6 mi | $1,180 | +$196 (+20%) |
| Flowood, MS | 7.8 mi | $1,370 | +$386 (+39%) |
| Pearl, MS | 9.5 mi | $1,080 | +$96 (+10%) |
| Clinton, MS | 10.4 mi | $1,160 | +$176 (+18%) |
| Byram, MS | 10.8 mi | $1,270 | +$286 (+29%) |
| Madison, MS | 12.2 mi | $1,570 | +$586 (+60%) |
| Brandon, MS | 19.8 mi | $1,310 | +$326 (+33%) |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 94 mi | $905 | $-79 (-8%) |
| Starkville, MS | 121.8 mi | $820 | $-164 (-17%) |
| Hammond, LA | 127.5 mi | $1,000 | +$16 (+2%) |
| Monroe, LA | 127.8 mi | $700 | $-284 (-29%) |
| Covington, LA | 129.7 mi | $1,220 | +$236 (+24%) |
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, Mississippi is $984 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $1,270.
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 $39,360 ($3,280/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Jackson expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Jackson's studio median of $984 is +24% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 26th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Jackson rank for studio rent in Mississippi?
Among the 25 cities in Mississippi with studio data, Jackson ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Jackson?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Hattiesburg ($905), Starkville ($820), Monroe ($700).