What is the average apartment size in Jackson?

The average size for a Jackson, WI apartment is 1,143 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Jackson?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Jackson is $1,665 per month, a 3.48% increase from last years average of $1,609.

What is the average apartment size in Jackson?

The typical apartment in Jackson offers about 1,143 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Jackson, WI Rental Market Trends

Q: Do most people rent or own in Jackson?

In Jackson, 30% of households rent while 70% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Jackson is $1,665, a 3.48% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,609.

Two-beedroom units at $1,665 offer 1,143 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Jackson, WI

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,665	1,143 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	n/a	n/a
2 Beds	$1,665	1,143 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Jackson, WI rent trends

Rental prices in Jackson, WI have increased by 3.48% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,609 to $1,665.

Do most people rent or own in Jackson, WI?

1,044 or 30% of the households in Jackson, WI are renter-occupied while 2,465 or 70% are owner-occupied.

How Jackson Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Jackson	$1,665
Madison	$1,810
Milwaukee	$1,567
Appleton	$1,271
La Crosse	$1,246
Neenah	$1,267
Brookfield	$1,871
Oshkosh	$1,142
Middleton	$1,582
Onalaska	$1,425
New Berlin	$1,656
Fox Point	$1,604
Menomonee Falls	$1,748
Hales Corners	$1,670
Hartland	$1,549
Sussex	$1,545
Shorewood	$1,744
Brown Deer	$1,659
Whitefish Bay	$1,880
Germantown	$1,533
Greendale	$1,352

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Jackson apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.