Last updated on May 29, 2026

Average rent in
Jacksonville, AR

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Jacksonville, AR rent rose 4.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,050/month. Renters are paying $41 more per month on average than last year, continuing a recovery from the trough of $900/month in November 2024 but still below the peak of $1,160/month in July 2025.

  • Jacksonville sits 46.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 99 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    Jacksonville rents vary widely by bedroom and property type: studios run $900/month, 1-bedrooms $608/month, and 4+ bedrooms $1,550/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,260/month, while apartments sit at $825/month, reflecting the city's mix of housing options.

Median rent

Median rent in Jacksonville

$1,050/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jacksonville is $1,050 per month as of May 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $900 less per month.

$0.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jacksonville

99

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jacksonville rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 5% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $825, whereas a house costs $1,260. 1-bedroom apartments in Jacksonville run $595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$900

No Change

44%

1 bedroom

$607

10%

23%

2 bedroom

$850

9%

16%

3 bedroom

$1,250

4%

9%

4 bedroom

$1,550

No Change

13%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

44%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$607

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

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$1,050
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jacksonville, AR is 34% lower than the median rent in Alexander, AR.

Discover rentals in Jacksonville, AR

714 Crook Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jacksonville

2 beds

1 bath

$695

House for rent

Available Apr 15

1401 Plummer Dr #A - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Jacksonville

1401 Plummer Drive unit A

1401 Plummer Dr #A, Jacksonville, AR 72076

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Available May 6

1 Pinewood Court - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

1 Pinewood Court

1 Pinewood Ct, Jacksonville, AR 72076

2 beds

2 baths

$750

Apartment for rent

The Luxe Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

The Luxe Apartments

1011 S James St, Jacksonville, AR 72076

2 beds

1 bath

$765

Apartment 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 $1,050 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jacksonville?

Average rent prices in Jacksonville have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Jacksonville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jacksonville is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 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 $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Jacksonville's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $590 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $890 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's diverse apartment inventory.

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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