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Jackson

Pop. 68,435·49th most expensive in Tennessee·Jackson rents are up 7.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,451/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$514
Stable (Monthly)
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Jackson · $1,451
More affordable than 79% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
54/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are 2% below what Jackson's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,451/mo
Expected by trend
$1,483/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$850
1 BR
$945
2 BR
$1,240
3 BR
$1,675
4 BR+
$1,675
Research median
$1,240/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,412/yr
At $1,451/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 7.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.2% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Jackson, TN is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
68,435
Median income
$53,032
Median age
35.5
Renters
48.8%
Age distribution
24.4%
24.9%
22.7%
16.2%
Under 1824.4%
18–3424.9%
35–5422.7%
55–6411.8%
65+16.2%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
46.3%
44.1%
White46.3%
Black44.1%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian1.3%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
33.7%
28.5%
27.8%
No HS diploma10%
HS diploma33.7%
Some college28.5%
Bachelor's+27.8%
Housing tenure
51.2%
48.8%
Owner51.2%
Renter48.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Jackson, TN has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,236 → $1,451
up 17.4%
Income
$44,778 → $53,032
up 18.4%
Population
67,753 → 68,435
up 1.0%
Renter share
47.7% → 48.8%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
28.1% → 27.8%
-0.3 pts
Median age
34.5 → 35.5
+1.0 yrs

Rent in Jackson, TN has climbed 17.4% since 2023, going from about $1,236 per month to roughly $1,451 today. Census figures show median household income at $53,032 today, compared with $44,778 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 67,753 to 68,435 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.0% change. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Jackson rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Jackson. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Jackson, TN

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Jackson is $1,451/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $850/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,240/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $945/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,675/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($53,032/yr), Jackson ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Jackson an affordable city for renters?

Jackson is considered moderate for renters. At $1,451/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($53,032/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Jackson slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Jackson?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,451/mo in Jackson. The local median household income is $53,032/yr, meaning the typical Jackson household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Jackson?

Rent in Jackson has increased 7.2% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Jackson neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Jackson are 38301 ($1,294/mo), and 38305 ($1,502/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Jackson is $1,451/mo.

How does Jackson rent compare to other cities in Tennessee?

Jackson is one of the more affordable cities in Tennessee for rent, ranking #49 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,451/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Jackson?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Jackson ($1,451/mo): Dyersburg ($757/mo), Martin ($930/mo), Brownsville ($932/mo).

What percentage of Jackson residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.8% of Jackson households are renters, while 51.2% are owner-occupied. Jackson leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Jackson rent compare to the national average?

Jackson's median rent of $1,451/mo is $514 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Tennessee, it ranks #49 out of 65 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,451/mo, rent takes ~33% of Jackson's median household income ($53,032/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Jackson 33%Benchmark 30%
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