Studio Apartment Rent in Jonesboro, AR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Jonesboro, Arkansas as of July 2026. That's +47% lower than the citywide median of $1,381 and +43% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Jonesboro
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Jonesboro
Compare Jonesboro's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Arkansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russellville | $600 |
| 2 | Pine Bluff | $615 |
| 3 | Batesville | $650 |
| 4 | Searcy | $650 |
| 5 | Paragould | $660 |
| 6 | Greenwood | $700 |
| 7 | Van Buren | $700 |
| 8 | Mountain Home | $720 |
| 9 | Fort Smith | $726 |
| 10 | Jonesboro (this page) | $737 |
| 11 | Hot Springs | $770 |
| 12 | Prairie Grove | $790 |
| 13 | Siloam Springs | $790 |
| 14 | Texarkana | $820 |
| 15 | Springdale | $845 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Arkansas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pea Ridge | $1,280 |
| 2 | Centerton | $1,070 |
| 3 | Farmington | $1,000 |
| 4 | Bentonville | $970 |
| 5 | Bella Vista | $965 |
| 6 | Maumelle | $940 |
| 7 | Little Rock | $918 |
| 8 | Sherwood | $900 |
| 9 | North Little Rock | $898 |
| 10 | Cabot | $890 |
| 11 | Rogers | $885 |
| 12 | Benton | $885 |
| 13 | Ward | $880 |
| 14 | Fayetteville | $873 |
| 15 | Barling | $870 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Jonesboro.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Jonesboro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paragould, AR | 20.2 mi | $660 | $-77 (-10%) |
| Millington, TN | 62 mi | $1,120 | +$383 (+52%) |
| Batesville, AR | 66.1 mi | $650 | $-87 (-12%) |
| Memphis, TN | 72.6 mi | $1,147 | +$410 (+56%) |
| Bartlett, TN | 74.2 mi | $1,475 | +$738 (+100%) |
| Covington, TN | 76.3 mi | $930 | +$193 (+26%) |
| Horn Lake, MS | 76.4 mi | $1,170 | +$433 (+59%) |
| Lakeland, TN | 79 mi | $1,550 | +$813 (+110%) |
| Cordova, TN | 79.4 mi | $1,420 | +$683 (+93%) |
| Southaven, MS | 80.7 mi | $1,425 | +$688 (+93%) |
| Germantown, TN | 81.4 mi | $1,570 | +$833 (+113%) |
| Searcy, AR | 83.3 mi | $650 | $-87 (-12%) |
Studio rent in Jonesboro — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Jonesboro?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Jonesboro, Arkansas is $737 per month. This is +47% below the citywide median of $1,381.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Jonesboro?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $29,480 ($2,457/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.17/hour at a full-time job.
Is Jonesboro expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Jonesboro's studio median of $737 is +43% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 5th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Jonesboro rank for studio rent in Arkansas?
Among the 33 cities in Arkansas with studio data, Jonesboro ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Jonesboro?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Paragould ($660), Batesville ($650), Searcy ($650).