Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 14, 2026
Average rent in
Jonesboro, AR
Average rent in
Last updated on May 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Jonesboro, AR rent slipped 13.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,019/month. Renters today are paying $74 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Jonesboro is 47.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible smaller metro for renters seeking value. The city offers a lower-cost alternative compared to pricier markets.
Price ranges
Studios in Jonesboro rent for $838/month, 1-bedrooms for $985/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,000/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,495/month and $1,700/month respectively, covering a broad spectrum of rental options. Apartments and houses make up roughly equal shares of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Jonesboro
$1,019/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Jonesboro is $1,019 per month as of May 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $931 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jonesboro
218
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Jonesboro rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Jonesboro, AR
Average rent prices in Jonesboro have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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
Jonesboro, AR
Rent prices in Jonesboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jonesboro is $985, whereas a house costs $1,275. 1-bedroom apartments in Jonesboro run $985 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $999.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $837 | 2% | 29% | |
1 bedroom | $985 | 1% |  14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,495 | 3% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,700 | 4% | 4% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Jonesboro, AR.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $985 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,257 | 9% | - | |
Houses | $1,275 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$837
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
29%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$985
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Jonesboro, AR.
Apartments
Average rent
$985
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,257
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro, AR compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Jonesboro and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Jonesboro
48%lower than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Jonesboro, AR is 57% lower than the median rent in Arlington, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,365
10%$1,937
3%$2,350
15%$1,810
5%$2,750
8%$1,982
9%$1,295
7%$940
3%$900
6%$1,795
2%$1,000
24%$850
23%Cost of living in Jonesboro, AR
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 8% lower |
| Groceries | 6% lower |
| Health | 15% lower |
| Housing | 38% lower |
| Transportation | 14% lower |
| Utilities | 4% lower |
Discover rentals in Jonesboro, AR
2d ago
2517 Duncan Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$330–$625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Jonesboro
5 5217 County Road 402 - 5 #5, Jonesboro, AR 72404
Studio
0 baths
$350
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 10
1d ago
1811 Self Cir, Jonesboro, AR 72401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$525–$900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
227 S Gee St, Jonesboro, AR 72401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$625–$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jonesboro
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
2729 E Nettleton Ave Ste E, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Studio
-1 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Jonesboro
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Jonesboro
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
8h ago
Verified
500 N Caraway Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72401
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$999–$1,099
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jonesboro
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
House for rent
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Jonesboro
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
19h ago
5305 E Nettleton Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Studio
1 bath
$525
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
500 N Caraway Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72401
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$999–$1,099
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3719 Stadium Blvd, Jonesboro, AR 72404
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$919–$1,294
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jonesboro
3 beds
2 baths
$1,450
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jonesboro
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
House for rent
2h ago
1300 Falls St, Jonesboro, AR 72401
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
9h ago
601 Stratford Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
12h ago
House for rent in Jonesboro
4 beds
2 baths
$1,645
House for rent
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Jonesboro
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
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Frequently asked questions for Jonesboro, AR
Quick answers to common questions about the Jonesboro rental market.
How much is rent in Jonesboro?
The average rent in Jonesboro is $1,019 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jonesboro?
Average rent prices in Jonesboro have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
How does Jonesboro rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jonesboro is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $931 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Jonesboro?
To comfortably afford rent in Jonesboro, you'd need to earn approximately $41,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Jonesboro?
Jonesboro's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $930 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,000 monthly. One-bedroom rents experienced the largest increase at 13.9% year over year, while two-bedrooms rose 7.6% annually.
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).