Last updated on October 14, 2026

Average rent in
Jacksonville, AR

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Jacksonville rent stands today

    Jacksonville, AR rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month.

  • Jacksonville sits 42.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Arkansas.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Jacksonville run at $1,850/month, 1-bedrooms at $655/month, 2-bedrooms at $850/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,295/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,595/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Jacksonville

$1,100/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Jacksonville is $1,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jacksonville

127

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $850, whereas a house costs $1,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Jacksonville run $635 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

3%

113%

1 bedroom

$655

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$850

2%

62%

3 bedroom

$1,295

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,595

2%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

113%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$655

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

62%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

28%

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$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,645
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jacksonville, AR is 33% lower than the median rent in Alexander, AR.

Discover rentals in Jacksonville, AR

New Brittany Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.8

Very good

New Brittany Apartments

7603 Jacksonville Cutoff Rd, Jacksonville, AR 72076

1–2 beds

1 bath

$550–$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
619 W Trickey Ln - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

19h ago

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Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
714 Crook Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jacksonville

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $1,100 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jacksonville?

Average rent prices in Jacksonville have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $44,000/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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