Last updated on October 6, 2026

Average rent in
Jonesboro, AR

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Jonesboro rent stands today

    Jonesboro, AR rent rose 11.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,140/month. Renters today are paying $45 more per month on average than last year, with rent holding steady month to month at the city's peak level for this cycle.

  • Jonesboro sits 40.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Arkansas. The total rentals number is 183, which defines the market size for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Jonesboro rents vary by bedroom from $750/month for 1-bedrooms to $1,662/month for 4+ bedrooms, with studios at $825/month and 2-bedrooms at $1,000/month. The 4+ bedroom median is $1,662, representing the upper end of the bedroom-tier range.

Median rent

Median rent in Jonesboro

$1,140/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jonesboro is $1,140 per month as of October 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $760 less per month.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jonesboro

183

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro, AR

Average rent prices in Jonesboro have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $945, whereas a house costs $1,460. 1-bedroom apartments in Jonesboro run $735 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.

Listings

Studio

$825

4%

25%

1 bedroom

$750

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$1,000

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,500

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$1,662

5%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,662

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

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

Median rent price$1,140
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,125
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jonesboro, AR is 46% lower than the median rent in Arlington, TN.

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 & Services11% lower
Groceries8% lower
Health19% lower
Housing35% lower
Transportation12% lower
Utilities2% higher

Discover rentals in Jonesboro, AR

The Vue on Self Cirlce - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

The Vue on Self Cirlce

1811 Self Cir, Jonesboro, AR 72401

1–2 beds

1 bath

$525–$700

2208 Sybel Cove - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

2208 Sybel Cove

2208 Sybel Cv, Jonesboro, AR 72401

2 beds

1 bath

$625

Newly Renovated Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Newly Renovated Apartments

227 S Gee St, Jonesboro, AR 72401

1–2 beds

1 bath

$625–$750

621 Krewson - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

7.7

Very good

621 Krewson

621 Krewson St, Jonesboro, AR 72401

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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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 $1,140 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jonesboro?

Average rent prices in Jonesboro have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Jonesboro rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jonesboro is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $760 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 $46,000/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).

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