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Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Jonesboro, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Jonesboro rent stands today
Jonesboro, GA rent rose 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,720/month. Renters today are paying $246 more per month on average than last year, with rents holding steady month to month.
Compared to national trends
Jonesboro is 9.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 168 total rentals available. This positions Jonesboro as an accessible option for renters seeking value.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Jonesboro run around $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,128/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,277/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,695/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,088/month. The market is dominated by 3-bedroom and 4+ bedroom units, which make up nearly 88% of rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Jonesboro
$1,720/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Jonesboro is $1,720 per month as of September 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $180 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Jonesboro
168
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Jonesboro rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Jonesboro, GA
Average rent prices in Jonesboro have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,495, whereas a house costs $1,735. 1-bedroom apartments in Jonesboro run $1,179 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,249.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | No Change |  36% | |
1 bedroom | $1,128 | 1% | 45% | |
2 bedroom | $1,277 | 2% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,695 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,087 | 20% | 15% |
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, GA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,495 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,360 | 20% | - | |
Houses | $1,735 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $635 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last year
36%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,128
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
45%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,277
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,087
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
15%
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, GA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,360
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$1,735
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$635
Last 30 days
5%
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
9%lower than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Jonesboro, GA is 14% lower than the median rent in Atlanta, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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4%$1,690
16%$1,870
1%$1,750
12%$1,800
7%Discover rentals in Jonesboro, GA
2d ago
855 Mount Zion Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,049–$1,299
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jonesboro
7166 Thunder Rdg #NA, Jonesboro, GA 30236
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Aug 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jonesboro
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
House for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jonesboro
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
$1,395
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jonesboro
4 beds
5 baths
$22,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jonesboro
8672 Prather Dr #NA, Jonesboro, GA 30236
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Jul 14
1d ago
House for rent in Jonesboro
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,200
$2,950
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Jonesboro
9498 Creekside Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236
4 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House for rent
20h ago
Verified
7545 Tara Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,179–$2,760
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2615 Mount Zion Pkwy, Jonesboro, GA 30236
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,245–$2,519
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
162 Blue Heron Dr, Jonesboro, GA 30238
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,900
House for rent
Available Oct 6
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Aug 26
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,065
House for rent
Available Sep 25
20h ago
Verified
7545 Tara Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,179–$2,760
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,720
House for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,645
House for rent
Available Oct 28
20h ago
Verified
7545 Tara Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,179–$2,760
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2615 Mount Zion Pkwy, Jonesboro, GA 30236
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,245–$2,519
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,720
House for rent
Available Jul 7
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$2,620
$2,255
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 31
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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 $1,720 per month as of September 12, 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 2% since last year.
How does Jonesboro rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Jonesboro is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $180 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.
When is the best time of year to rent in Jonesboro?
November offers the best rental deals in Jonesboro, with rents running about 4.6% lower than April's peak prices.
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).