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Average Rent in Jackson Heights & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Jackson Heights, Mobile, AL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,206/mo
▲ +5.3% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,071/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
7
available now
Jackson Heights vs Mobile, AL Average
Jackson Heights is more expensive the Mobile, AL average by $5/mo (0%). The citywide average is $1,201/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Jackson Heights?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Jackson Heights is $1,206 per month across 2 apartment communities and 7 available units. Rents have increased $49 (5.3%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Crossings At Pinebrook starting at $1,071/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $1,206/mo.
Prices range from $1,071 to $1,498 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
Jackson Heights Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Jackson Heights
Rent Prices by Apartment in Jackson Heights
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossings At Pinebrook | $1,071/mo | $1,071/mo | 3 | 3.1 |
| The Estates At Lafayette Square | $1,210/mo | $1,307/mo | 4 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for Jackson Heights Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Jackson Heights
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$48,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,206/mo.
Comfortable income
$58,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,071/mo), you need to earn at least $43,000/year.
Median household income in Jackson Heights is $51,090 , about 12% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Jackson Heights
Overall prices in Jackson Heights runs below the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 88.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Jackson Heights's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,206 |
| Utilities | $264 |
| Groceries | $511 |
| Transportation | $628 |
| Healthcare | $306 |
| Other goods and services | $490 |
| Estimated total | $3,405/mo |
Population
185,097
Median household income
$51,090
Census median rent
$1,029/mo
Rent as % of income
32.3%
Median age
37.7
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Jackson Heights Apartments
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