Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 22, 2026
Average rent in
Jonesboro, AR
Average rent in
Last updated on August 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Jonesboro rent stands today
Jonesboro, AR rent rose 7.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,098/month. Renters today are paying $40 more per month on average than last year as the market recovers from a recent trough below $1,000/month.
Compared to national trends
Jonesboro sits 43.0% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city offers 160 total rentals, split mostly between apartments and houses.
Price ranges
Apartments in Jonesboro run around $950/month while houses are priced higher at about $1,525/month. Bedroom medians range from $750/month for 1-bed units to $1,738/month for 4+ bedrooms, with 2-bedrooms and 3-bedrooms common in the inventory.
Median rent
Median rent in Jonesboro
$1,097/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Jonesboro is $1,097 per month as of August 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $827 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jonesboro
160
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Jonesboro rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Jonesboro, AR
Average rent prices in Jonesboro have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $950, whereas a house costs $1,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Jonesboro run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 | 10% |  30% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | 1% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $975 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,737 | 15% | 32% |
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 | $950 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,525 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,737
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
32%
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
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
4%
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
43%lower than the national median
12%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Jonesboro, AR is 49% lower than the median rent in Arlington, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,160
4%$1,950
5%$2,482
27%$1,783
2%$2,750
13%$2,060
3%$1,268
4%$932
10%$900
9%$1,800
3%$900
10%$870
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 | 10% lower |
| Groceries | 8% lower |
| Health | 16% lower |
| Housing | 35% lower |
| Transportation | 11% lower |
| Utilities | No difference |
Discover rentals in Jonesboro, AR
2d ago
1811 Self Cir, Jonesboro, AR 72401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$525–$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
State / Aggie / Melrose, Jonesboro, AR 72401
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$550–$1,050
Apartment for rent
3d ago
227 S Gee St, Jonesboro, AR 72401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$625–$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
602 Melrose St, Jonesboro, AR 72401
2 beds
1 bath
$700–$900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jonesboro
4 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jonesboro
4 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jonesboro
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
3d ago
922 Chancery Ln, Jonesboro, AR 72405
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
500 N Caraway Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72401
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$1,199–$1,399
Apartment for rent
22h ago
4850 E Highland Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Condo for rent in Jonesboro
2 beds
1 bath
$1,140
Condo for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
222 Pekin St, Jonesboro, AR 72401
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
828 S Caraway Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72401
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$725–$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Jonesboro
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jonesboro
4 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jonesboro
3 beds
2 baths
$1,525
House for rent
6h ago
4005 E Nettleton Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
14h ago
House for rent in Jonesboro
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
21h ago
1803 Cedar Heights Dr, Jonesboro, AR 72401
3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
23h ago
2510 E Nettleton Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Studio
-1 baths
$800
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,097 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Jonesboro?
Average rent prices in Jonesboro have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Jonesboro rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jonesboro is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $827 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 $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 Jonesboro?
September offers the best rental deals in Jonesboro, with rents running about 7.0% lower than December, 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).