Rent in Jackson, MI at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,165$13,980 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,201 (+3.1%)How much rent can you afford in Jackson, MI?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Jackson, MI by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $838 | $10,056 | $33,520 | $16.12/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $946 | $11,352 | $37,840 | $18.19/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,165 | $13,980 | $46,600 | $22.40/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,534 | $18,408 | $61,360 | $29.50/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,626 | $19,512 | $65,040 | $31.27/hr |
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Rent in Jackson, MI: common questions
How much is rent going up in Jackson, MI in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,201 for a two-bedroom, up 3.1% from $1,165. A one-bedroom goes from $946 to $984, a studio from $838 to $896.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Jackson, MI?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $946 for a one-bedroom and $1,165 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,980 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Jackson, MI?
To keep a $1,165 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.40 an hour, or $46,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $946 takes $18.19 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Jackson, MI?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $838, one bedroom $946, two $1,165, three $1,534 and four $1,626 a month.
Is rent affordable in Jackson, MI?
For the typical household, earning $44,558 a year ($3,713 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,165 takes 31.4% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,165 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.40 an hour.