Rent in Jonesboro, GA
Across Jonesboro's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,470 a month, with figures from $1,372–$1,762. The highest typical rent is in 30238 ($1,547) and the lowest in 30236 ($1,386). Owner-occupied homes in Clayton County pay about 0.87% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,300 | $1,230–$1,554 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $1,350 | $1,153–$1,619 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,470 | $1,372–$1,762 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,750 | $1,376–$2,099 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $2,001 | $1,670–$2,493 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), 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, GA?
- About $1,470 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,372–$1,762. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Jonesboro, GA?
- About $1,350 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,153–$1,619. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Jonesboro, GA?
- About $1,750 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,376–$2,099. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Jonesboro, GA?
- About $1,300 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,230–$1,554. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Jonesboro, GA?
- About $2,001 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,670–$2,493. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Jonesboro ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 30238 has the highest typical rent at $1,547 a month, and 30236 the lowest at $1,386.
- What is the property tax rate in Jonesboro, GA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Clayton County pay a typical 0.87% 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 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 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?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).