Last updated on June 20, 2026

Average rent in
Jonesborough, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Jonesborough

$1,700/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jonesborough is $1,700 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jonesborough

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jonesborough rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Jonesborough, TN

Average rent prices in Jonesborough have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 Jonesborough, TN

Rent prices in Jonesborough vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jonesborough is $1,700, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Jonesborough run $785 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$699

No Change

60%

1 bedroom

$975

2%

90%

2 bedroom

$1,700

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$1,950

8%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,700

9%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$699

Last year

60%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

90%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Jonesborough, TN, 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 Jonesborough, TN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Jonesborough and Boone by all bedroom counts and property types.

Jonesborough

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,514
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Jonesborough, TN is 12% higher than the median rent in Boone, NC.

Discover rentals in Jonesborough, TN

Matson Village - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Matson Village

588 Matson Road ##12, Jonesborough, TN 37659

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 20

Forester Flats - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.1

Very good

Forester Flats

209 Cemetary Ln, Jonesborough, TN 37659

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

122 Leach Dr #104 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Jonesborough

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Lighthouse - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Lighthouse

205 N 2nd Ave, Jonesborough, TN 37659

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Jonesborough, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Jonesborough rental market.

How much is rent in Jonesborough?

The average rent in Jonesborough is $1,700 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jonesborough?

Average rent prices in Jonesborough have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Jonesborough rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jonesborough is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Jonesborough?

To comfortably afford rent in Jonesborough, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Jonesborough?

Jonesborough's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,800 monthly. These figures reflect current pricing across the city's rental inventory.

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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