Last updated on August 29, 2026

Average rent in
Jacksonville, AR

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Jacksonville rent stands today

    Jacksonville, AR rent rose 2.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,125/month. Renters today are paying $97 more per month on average than last year, extending a gradual recovery from the $900 trough in late 2024.

  • Jacksonville sits 41.6% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, providing an accessible market with 101 total rentals available across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Rents in Jacksonville range from $738/month for 1-bedroom units to $1,538/month for 4+ bedroom units. Studios rent for $900/month, which is higher than 1-bedrooms, and 3-bedrooms have a median rent of $1,295/month. This spread reflects the diversity of unit sizes available.

Median rent

Median rent in Jacksonville

$1,125/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jacksonville is $1,125 per month as of August 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jacksonville

101

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jacksonville rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Jacksonville, AR

Average rent prices in Jacksonville have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Jacksonville, AR

Rent prices in Jacksonville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jacksonville is $900, whereas a house costs $1,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Jacksonville run $610 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

Studio

$900

2%

14%

1 bedroom

$737

1%

14%

2 bedroom

$880

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,295

5%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,537

4%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$737

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$880

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,537

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Jacksonville, AR, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Jacksonville, AR compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Jacksonville and Alexander by all bedroom counts and property types.

Jacksonville

Median rent price$1,125
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jacksonville, AR is 37% lower than the median rent in Alexander, AR.

Discover rentals in Jacksonville, AR

Oakwood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8

Very good

Oakwood Apartments

1310 Smithwick Dr, Jacksonville, AR 72076

1–2 beds

1 bath

$610–$830

Apartment for rent

715 Smart St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jacksonville

Rental, Jacksonville, AR

715 Smart St, Jacksonville, AR 72076

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

713-715 Smart Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

713-715 Smart Street

713 Smart St, Jacksonville, AR 72076

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

115 North Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jacksonville

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Jacksonville, AR

Quick answers to common questions about the Jacksonville rental market.

How much is rent in Jacksonville?

The average rent in Jacksonville is $1,125 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jacksonville?

Average rent prices in Jacksonville have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Jacksonville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jacksonville is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Jacksonville?

To comfortably afford rent in Jacksonville, you'd need to earn approximately $45,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Jacksonville?

February offers the best rental deals in Jacksonville, with rents running about 19% lower than July, which sees the highest prices of the year.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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