Last updated on July 14, 2026

Average rent in
Jacksonville, AR

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Jacksonville, AR rent stands today

    Jacksonville, AR rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters are paying about the same as last year, with no month-to-month change in recent data.

  • Jacksonville is 43.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. The city has a total rental inventory of 102 units.

  • Price ranges

    Houses in Jacksonville rent for a median of $1,285/month, while apartments rent for $862/month. Houses make up 59.8% of total rentals, and apartments 39.1%.

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 July 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jacksonville

102

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 $862, whereas a house costs $1,285. 1-bedroom apartments in Jacksonville run $625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$900

8%

145%

1 bedroom

$635

14%

37%

2 bedroom

$850

10%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,250

1%

12%

4 bedroom

$1,595

10%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

145%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$635

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

37%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

10%

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 by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,875
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jacksonville, AR is 41% lower than the median rent in Alexander, AR.

Discover rentals in Jacksonville, AR

Oakwood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

13h 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

MULTI_FAMILY - Jacksonville, AR

715 Smart St, Jacksonville, AR 72076

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

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

1815 Neely St - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

Apartment for rent in Jacksonville

1815 Neely St, Jacksonville, AR 72076

3 beds

1 bath

$725

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 $1,100 per month as of July 11, 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 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 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?

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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