Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Jonesboro, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Jonesboro rent stands today

    Jonesboro, GA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,735/month. Renters are paying about $70 more per month on average than last year, with a slight upward trend in recent months.

  • Jonesboro runs 11.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 155 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Jonesboro's rents vary by bedroom type, with 1-bedrooms at $1,100/month, studios at $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,300/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,735/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,165/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Jonesboro

$1,735/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Jonesboro is $1,735 per month as of June 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $215 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jonesboro

155

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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, GA

Average rent prices in Jonesboro have increased by 1% 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 Jonesboro, GA

Rent prices in Jonesboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jonesboro is $1,375, whereas a house costs $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Jonesboro run $1,134 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,305.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

15%

16%

1 bedroom

$1,100

2%

27%

2 bedroom

$1,300

4%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,735

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,165

3%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,735

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,165

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Jonesboro, GA, 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, GA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Jonesboro and Atlanta by all bedroom counts and property types.

Jonesboro

Median rent price$1,735
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,999
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jonesboro, GA is 13% lower than the median rent in Atlanta, GA.

Discover rentals in Jonesboro, GA

Pharr Avenue Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

Pharr Avenue Apartments

Pharr Ave, Jonesboro, GA 30236

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

Cedarview Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

Cedarview Townhomes

855 Mount Zion Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236

2–3 beds

1 bath

$999–$1,249

House for rent

8202 Attleboro Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Jonesboro

3 beds

1 bath

$1,295

House for rent

Available Apr 20

8588 Creekwood Way - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Jonesboro

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Jonesboro, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Jonesboro rental market.

How much is rent in Jonesboro?

The average rent in Jonesboro is $1,735 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jonesboro?

Average rent prices in Jonesboro have increased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Jonesboro rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jonesboro is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $215 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 $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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