Jackson Apartments and Rentals

Jackson is located roughly halfway between the exciting college towns of East Lansing and Ann Arbor, allowing local residents to enjoy the best of Big Ten university towns' famed sports games and exciting night life. The city’s official website describes Jackson as “a hard-working, vibrant city with the charm and warmth of a quaint town,” making it a great option for people from all walks of life. Within the city limits, a historic downtown district is nestled between acres of green, open parks that give Jackson the distinction as one of Michigan’s “Cool Cities.” Look for Jackson apartments for rent, and join more than 33,000 residents who experience the hometown atmosphere of this acclaimed city in the Great Lakes region. 

In 1829, Horace Blackman, Alexander Laverty and a local Native American guide followed an Indian trail heading west from Ann Arbor to the land that would become Jackson. Blackman paid $2 an acre for 160 acres of land, successfully registering his claim on the new territory. Blackman and his brother cleared the land and built a cabin a month later under the initial name of Jacksonburg. In 1838, it was shortened to Jackson. Today, Jackson is proud of the lucrative business opportunities available downtown. The city is constantly evolving, having been known over the years as the Rose City, home of the Cascade Falls and birthplace of the Republican Party.

Jackson is home to Jackson Community College, Eastern Michigan University, Jackson; Baker College of Jackson and the New Tribes Bible Institute. For students who don’t mind a longer drive, Albion College, Spring Arbor University, Eastern Michigan University, Michigan State University, Concordia University and the University of Michigan are all located within 40 miles of downtown Jackson and offer some of the best educational opportunities in the state. Jackson apartments are very popular with students who commute to these universities.

Jackson is home to many thriving business opportunities. CMS Energy is headquartered here, and employs Jackson residents who are interested in powering Michigan with natural gas and electrical services. Allegiance Health, Michigan Automotive Compressor, and the Southern Michigan Prison are also located here, providing a range of career options for local job seekers. The production, transportation and material moving occupations also employ nearly a quarter of blue collar workers in the area, making Jackson apartments convenient for individuals all over the professional spectrum.

Jackson residents enjoy the natural beauty that Michigan has to offer and still pay very low rent prices. According to U.S. Census Bureau statistics, the average apartment in Jackson costs $563 a month. That’s nearly $170 less than the average for the state of Michigan, which is a major attraction drawing new residents into the area. Jackson also received a cost of living index score of 83.4 from city-data.com, which is significantly below the national average score of 100. Look for apartments in Jackson, and experience the appeal of the Midwest.

The city of Jackson hosts the Michigan Shakespeare Festival, Hot Air Jubilee, Jackson County Fair, Jackson Blues Festival and Jackson County Rose Festival that attract visitors throughout the year. Other local attractions include Cascade Falls, acclaimed vineyards and wineries and the Michigan International Speedway. Jackson residents also celebrate American history with the annual Civil War Muster, which is the largest and longest running Civil War re-enactment in the Midwest.

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