Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Arkansas State University, AR

Median rent

Median rent in Jonesboro

$1,097/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Jonesboro is $1,097 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $802 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Jonesboro

190

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Jonesboro rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Arkansas State University, AR

Average rent prices in Jonesboro have increased by 10% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Arkansas State University, AR

Rent prices in Jonesboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Jonesboro is $975, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Jonesboro run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$800

-

30%

1 bedroom

$775

-

21%

2 bedroom

$1,025

-

6%

3 bedroom

$1,425

-

8%

4 bedroom

$1,695

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last year

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

The table above reflects average rent prices in Arkansas State University, 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.

Discover rentals in Arkansas State University, AR

1610 Stone St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Jonesboro

Embassy: Water & Sewer Included

1610 Stone St, Jonesboro, AR 72401

2 beds

1 bath

$600

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
602 Melrose - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

602 Melrose

602 Melrose St, Jonesboro, AR 72401

2 beds

1 bath

$700–$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
The Vue on Self Cirlce - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

The Vue on Self Cirlce

1811 Self Cir, Jonesboro, AR 72401

1–2 beds

1 bath

$700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Arkansas State University, 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 October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Jonesboro?

Average rent prices in Jonesboro have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Jonesboro rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Jonesboro is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $802 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.

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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