Rent in Jonesboro, AR
Across Jonesboro's 5 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $993 a month, with figures from $894–$1,079. The highest typical rent is in 72403 ($1,079) and the lowest in 72401 ($894). 3 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Craighead County pay about 0.53% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $889 | $706–$889 | 5 |
| 1 bed | $895 | $713–$1,133 | 5 |
| 2 beds | $993 | $894–$1,079 | 5 |
| 3 beds | $1,311 | $1,182–$1,418 | 5 |
| 4 beds | $1,424 | $1,424–$1,586 | 5 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Jonesboro ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Jonesboro, AR?
- About $993 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $894–$1,079. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Jonesboro, AR?
- About $895 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $713–$1,133. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Jonesboro, AR?
- About $1,311 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,182–$1,418. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Jonesboro, AR?
- About $889 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $706–$889. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Jonesboro, AR?
- About $1,424 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,424–$1,586. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Jonesboro ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 72403 has the highest typical rent at $1,079 a month, and 72401 the lowest at $894.
- What is the property tax rate in Jonesboro, AR?
- Owner-occupied homes in Craighead County pay a typical 0.53% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Jonesboro rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).