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Average Rent in Jonesboro, AR & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Jonesboro, AR. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,204/mo
Lowest Available
$982/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
23
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Jonesboro, AR
32 listed units across 3 buildings offering 2 bed units in Jonesboro, AR dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $39/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek Townhomes | Unit 060, 2X1.5 | $1,101 | $995 | $106 |
| Willow Creek Townhomes | Unit 065, 2X1.5 | $1,101 | $1,008 | $93 |
| Willow Creek Apartments | Unit 208 | $1,570 | $1,492 | $78 |
| Willow Creek Townhomes | Unit 063, 2X1.5 | $1,101 | $1,025 | $76 |
| Willow Creek Townhomes | Unit 074, 2X1.5 | $1,101 | $1,025 | $76 |
| Willow Creek Townhomes | Unit 023, 2X2.5 | $1,247 | $1,174 | $73 |
| Willow Creek Townhomes | Unit 059, 2X1.5 | $1,055 | $982 | $73 |
| Willow Creek Townhomes | Unit 062, 2X1.5 | $1,055 | $982 | $73 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Jonesboro, AR
Compare average rent across Jonesboro, AR neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro 72401 | $1,559 | ▲ $113 | $1,307 | 1 | 14 |
| Jonesboro 72404 | $1,138 | ▼ $37 | $954 | 3 | 25 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Jonesboro, AR?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Jonesboro, AR is $1,204 per month across 4 apartment communities and 23 available units.
The most affordable option is Willow Creek Townhomes starting at $982/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,204/mo.
Prices range from $982 to $1,612 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 12 units are currently listed.
Jonesboro, AR Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,263 | - | 5 |
| August 2026 | $1,248 | -$15 | 5 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Jonesboro, AR
Rent Prices by Apartment in Jonesboro, AR
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek Townhomes | $982/mo | $1,027/mo | 7 | 4.8 |
| DLP Jonesboro | $1,035/mo | $1,043/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
| Willow Creek Apartments | $1,146/mo | $1,168/mo | 8 | 4.7 |
| The Landing at Greensborough Village | $1,597/mo | $1,606/mo | 5 | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Jonesboro, AR
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$48,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,204/mo.
Comfortable income
$58,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($982/mo), you need to earn at least $39,000/year.
Median household income in Jonesboro, AR is $52,559 , about 9% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Jonesboro, AR
Overall prices in Jonesboro, AR runs below the national average by about 14% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 86.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Jonesboro, AR's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,204 |
| Utilities | $239 |
| Groceries | $503 |
| Transportation | $569 |
| Healthcare | $278 |
| Other goods and services | $444 |
| Estimated total | $3,236/mo |
Population
79,187
Median household income
$52,559
Census median rent
$926/mo
Census rent burden
33.1%
Median age
33.7
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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