Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR

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Arkansas State University Jonesboro Campus - Jonesboro, AR Area Guide

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Arkansas State University is dedicated to educating leaders, enhancing intellectual growth, and enriching lives. The second largest university in Arkansas, A-State was founded in 1909 and continues to be a destination university through a combination of world-class research and a long tradition of student-friendly instruction. In addition to a robust online program, ASU grants bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in more than 150 areas of study. A-State is the economic and cultural engine of Northeast Arkansas, located in the city of Jonesboro. Considered a college town, Jonesboro offers numerous rental houses, apartments, and townhomes in close proximity to ASU. Convenience to I-555, U.S. 49, and Jonesboro Municipal Airport allows for simple commutes and travels from campus. NCAA Division I Red Wolves athletic teams, intramural sports, and over 150 different student organizations keep campus buzzing with activity. Jonesboro provides a host of recreational, cultural, and educational amenities in addition to the lively restaurants, colorful shops, and thriving businesses of the downtown area. Larger cities such as Memphis, Little Rock, Saint Louis, and Nashville are all within a four-hour drive too.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Jonesboro, AR is $592 for a studio, $887 for one bedroom, $1,029 for two bedrooms, and $1,194 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jonesboro has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 347 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $592/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 591 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $887/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 911 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,029/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,168 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,194/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

20 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

30 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Valley View Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

443 Students

Westside Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

424 Students

Visual & Performing Art Magnet

Public

Grades K-5

730 Students

Westside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

667 Students

International Studies Magnet

Public

Grades K-5

636 Students

Valley View Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

697 Students

Westside Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

424 Students

Westside High School

Public

Grades 6-12

628 Students

Douglas Macarthur Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

734 Students

Nettleton Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

553 Students

Valley View High School

Public

Grades 9-12

680 Students

Westside High School

Public

Grades 6-12

628 Students

The Academies at Jonesboro High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,445 Students

Nettleton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,050 Students

Jonesboro Vocational Center

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Crowley's Ridge Nature Center
  • Lake Frierson State Park

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.