Jonesboro

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Jonesboro, AR

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College-town life and suburban comfort thrive side-by-side in one of Arkansas’s finest cities.

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Welcome to Jonesboro, located atop Crowley's Ridge in northeastern Arkansas. As home to Arkansas State University, this community offers both small-town atmosphere and contemporary living options. Current rental options include apartment communities and single-family homes, with average one-bedroom apartments renting for $894. The West Washington Avenue district showcases historic architecture, while the area near Arkansas State University's campus serves student residents. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Craighead Forest Park's 60-acre fishing lake and trail system, while The Mall at Turtle Creek offers shopping at Dillard's, JCPenney, and Target.

The city embraces its motto "People, Pride, Progress" through diverse recreational opportunities. The Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center encompasses 160 acres of natural habitat, and the Arkansas State University Museum preserves local history. Arkansas State athletics brings energy to the community during game days. The city's position along Crowley's Ridge Parkway, Arkansas' first National Scenic Byway, provides access to scenic outdoor spaces. With multiple public school districts and Arkansas State University, Jonesboro continues to grow as a regional educational center.

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Arkansas State University is a huge part of life in Jonesboro.

Jonesboro is 15 minutes from Lake Frierson State Park.

There are new developments popping up around Jonesboro every year.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Jonesboro, AR is $542 for a studio, $883 for one bedroom, $992 for two bedrooms, and $1,161 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jonesboro has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$883/month
626 Sq Ft
House
$1,468/month
1,283 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Jonesboro, AR is 16.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Jonesboro is 36.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $542 - $1,161. You can expect to pay 6.0% less for groceries, 3.1% less for utilities, and 12.1% less for transportation.

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Transportation

36

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Valley View Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-6

893 Students

Westside Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

391 Students

Westside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

759 Students

Visual & Performing Art Magnet

Public

Grades K-6

736 Students

International Studies Magnet

Public

Grades 1-6

642 Students

Valley View Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-9

712 Students

Westside Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

391 Students

Westside High School

Public

Grades 8-12

674 Students

Nettleton Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

546 Students

Annie Camp Jr. High School

Public

Grades 7-9

784 Students

Valley View High School

Public

Grades 10-12

631 Students

Westside High School

Public

Grades 8-12

674 Students

Nettleton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

981 Students

The Academies at Jonesboro High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,394 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Crowley's Ridge Nature Center

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Living in Jonesboro

Transportation

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Getting where you want to go is pretty easy in Jonesboro. The Jonesboro Economic Transit System (JETS) serves the area with four fixed routes. If you need to get all the way across town, that might take a little more time than you'd like, but JETS does serve the entire city. If you need to commute to work every single morning, it might be worth investing in a vehicle of your own, if you don't have a car already, but if you work in the same neighborhood where you live, a bus pass should be able to handle all of your transportation needs.

Shopping

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The major shopping center of Jonesboro is the Mall at Turtle Creek. Here you'll find JC Penney, Dillard's, Target, a food court with some good Chinese food, coffee and fast food, and plenty of sitting areas to give your feet a rest. Jonesboro was ranked ninth in Kiplinger Personal Finance's listing of the ten best cities for cheapskates in 2012, so you can do a lot of great shopping here on a dime. To be clear, Jonesboro is simply affordable, and that goes a long way with folks just looking to get by.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.