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Jacksonville

Pop. 29,221·28th most expensive in Arkansas·Jacksonville rents are up 8.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,093/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
-$872
Rising (Monthly)
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Jacksonville · $1,093
More affordable than 95% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
47/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Jacksonville's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,093/mo
Expected by trend
$1,075/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Jacksonville's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$850
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$990
3 BR
$1,310
4 BR+
$1,550
Research median
$990/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,116/yr
At $1,093/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.0% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Jacksonville, AR is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,221
Median income
$49,666
Median age
32.4
Renters
50.4%
Age distribution
27.1%
27.8%
21.9%
Under 1827.1%
18–3427.8%
35–5421.9%
55–6411.5%
65+11.8%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
36.8%
48.8%
White36.8%
Black48.8%
Hispanic7.9%
Asian1.7%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
33.9%
34.7%
22.1%
No HS diploma9.3%
HS diploma33.9%
Some college34.7%
Bachelor's+22.1%
Housing tenure
49.6%
50.4%
Owner49.6%
Renter50.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Jacksonville, AR has changed in 5 years

Rent
$897 → $1,093
up 21.9%
Income
$46,007 → $49,666
up 8.0%
Population
29,385 → 29,221
down 0.6%
Renter share
52.3% → 50.4%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
22.4% → 22.1%
-0.3 pts
Median age
33.5 → 32.4
-1.1 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in Jacksonville, AR has increased by $196 per month, settling near $1,093 after starting the period at $897. Household income in the area moved from $46,007 to $49,666 across the same window, up 8.0% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 13.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 50.4% of households rent today, against 52.3% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Jacksonville, AR look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Salary vs rent

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At $1,093/mo, how Jacksonville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Jacksonville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Jacksonville. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Jacksonville, AR

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Jacksonville is $1,093/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $850/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $990/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $860/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,310/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($49,666/yr), Jacksonville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Jacksonville an affordable city for renters?

Jacksonville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,093/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($49,666/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Jacksonville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Jacksonville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,093/mo in Jacksonville. The local median household income is $49,666/yr, meaning the typical Jacksonville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Jacksonville?

Rent in Jacksonville has increased 8.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Jacksonville rent compare to other cities in Arkansas?

Jacksonville is one of the more affordable cities in Arkansas for rent, ranking #28 out of 34 tracked cities at $1,093/mo.

What percentage of Jacksonville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.4% of Jacksonville households are renters, while 49.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Jacksonville has a strong rental market.

How does Jacksonville rent compare to the national average?

Jacksonville's median rent of $1,093/mo is $872 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Arkansas, it ranks #28 out of 34 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,093/mo, rent takes ~26% of Jacksonville's median household income ($49,666/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Jacksonville 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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