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Jonesboro, GA

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Discover one of Atlanta's most historic suburbs

History • Location • Family-Friendly • Museums •

Jonesboro, a small city of less than 5,000 residents, is located about 20 minutes south of downtown Atlanta. The city is filled with fantastic neighborhoods, so finding an apartment that fits your needs should be relatively simple. One of Jonesboro's top communities is the Lake Spivey area. Lake Spivey offers convenient access to major roads, and there is an 18-hole golf course, gorgeous natural lake and a quiet residential community.

Many retail centers with highly familiar stores are close to the Lake Spivey area.Clayton County International Park, located right off of Highway 138 in Jonesboro, was originally built to accommodate some of the competitions during the 1996 Olympic Games; and it was also used to film some scenes in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The Clayton County International Park features a beach area, a six-acre lake, a 17-court tennis center, walking trails, and a pavilion for group picnics. Other parks in the Jonesboro include Battleground Park, located off Jodeco Road, and Massengale Park, located at the corner of Williamson Mill Road and Haines Street.

Jonesboro is the site where one of the major, decisive Civil War battles took place (it was called the Battle of Jonesborough). Thus, much of downtown Jonesboro and the Jonesboro Historic District offers historical sites and museums which point toward the city's rich and storied history. One example is the 1867 Train Depot, located off Main Street, a well-preserved building which now serves as the city's welcome center. The 1867 Train Depot also serves as the Road to Tara Museum, housing many artifacts, including costumes worn by Gone with the Wind actresses Hattie McDaniel (who played Mammy) and Ann Rutherford (who played Careen O’Hara). 

Stately Oaks, located off Jodeco Road, was a major landmark used by both northern and southern troops during the Civil War. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open for both tours and special events.The city of Jonesboro is the setting for the fictitional Tara Plantation featured in Margaret Mitchell's classic Gone With The Wind. Mitchell is said to have conducted extensive research in preparation for writing the book at the 1898 Courthouse, located off of South McDonough Street.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Jonesboro, GA is $1,108 for one bedroom, $1,357 for two bedrooms, and $1,727 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Jonesboro has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,108/month
783 Sq Ft
House
$1,930/month
1,632 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,618/month
1,075 Sq Ft
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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

32

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

Arnold Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

439 Students

7
out of 10

Brown Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

700 Students

5
out of 10

Kilpatrick Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

618 Students

5
out of 10

James Jackson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

633 Students

4
out of 10

Suder Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

631 Students

4
out of 10

Elite Scholars Academy School

Public

Grades 6-12

680 Students

9
out of 10

M. D. Roberts Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

852 Students

6
out of 10

Mundys Mill Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

768 Students

5
out of 10

Pointe South Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

760 Students

5
out of 10

Jonesboro Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

951 Students

3
out of 10

Elite Scholars Academy School

Public

Grades 6-12

680 Students

9
out of 10

Mundy's Mill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,629 Students

4
out of 10

Jonesboro High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,535 Students

3
out of 10

Mount Zion High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,239 Students

3
out of 10
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Points of Interest

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Parks and Recreation

  • Newman Wetlands Center

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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Top Apartments in Jonesboro

Jonesboro Crossing Rental Homes

Jonesboro Crossing Rental Homes

1240 Ohara Dr,
Jonesboro, GA 30236

$2,245 - $2,375 | 3-4 Beds

Arrowhead Townhomes

Arrowhead Townhomes

330 Arrowhead Blvd,
Jonesboro, GA 30236

$999 - $1,799 | 1-3 Beds

Fieldstone by Trion Living

Fieldstone by Trion Living

2615 Mount Zion Pky,
Jonesboro, GA 30236

$1,138 - $2,761 | 1-3 Beds

Centennial Ridge

Centennial Ridge

276 Upper Riverdale Rd,
Jonesboro, GA 30236

$1,160 - $3,056 | 1-3 Beds

Aslan On The River

Aslan On The River

100 Riverview Pl,
Jonesboro, GA 30238

$1,227 - $1,746 | 1-3 Beds

Monterey Village

Monterey Village

6265 W Lee`s Mill Rd,
Jonesboro, GA 30236

$1,115 - $1,720 | 1-3 Beds

Woods on Tara

Woods on Tara

6726 Tara Blvd,
Jonesboro, GA 30236

$799 - $1,300 | 1-3 Beds

Pointe South Townhomes

Pointe South Townhomes

772 Pointe South Pky,
Jonesboro, GA 30238

$1,399 - $1,599 | 3 Beds

Park at Tara Lake

Park at Tara Lake

7545 Tara Rd,
Jonesboro, GA 30236

$1,093 - $2,344 | 1-3 Beds

Houses for Rent in Jonesboro

9131 Retreat Pass

9131 Retreat Pass,
Jonesboro, GA 30236

4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | $2,695

971 Stormy Ln

971 Stormy Ln,
Jonesboro, GA 30238

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $1,745

2750 Old S Dr

2750 Old S Dr,
Jonesboro, GA 30236

4 Beds | 2 Baths | $2,400

527 Brookfield Way

527 Brookfield Way,
Jonesboro, GA 30238

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $1,850

10319 Briarbay Loop

10319 Briarbay Loop,
Jonesboro, GA 30238

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $1,830

9468 Deer Crossing Trc

9468 Deer Crossing Trc,
Jonesboro, GA 30236

4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | $2,370

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Property Management Companies in Jonesboro, GA

R. James Properties

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4 Communities in Jonesboro
Peak Capital Partners

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2 Communities in Jonesboro
Dayrise Residential LLC

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2 Communities in Jonesboro
Ventron Management

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2 Communities in Jonesboro
RPM

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1 Community in Jonesboro
Bridge Property Management

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1 Community in Jonesboro

Living in Jonesboro

Restaurants

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There are a number of exquisite dining options in the city of Jonesboro. For example, there are a number of casual dining restaurants that are well-known throughout the country as well as independent restaurants serving a wide variety of ethnic cuisines. Of course, being in the south, there are also a number of restaurants serving southern-styled foods and neighborhood grills convenient to the apartments for rent in Jonesboro, GA. There are so many different dining choices available throughout Jonesboro, you'll always have plenty of dining choices to satisfy your appetite, and so many delectable dishes to try, you'll never have to feel guilty about wanting to dine out often.

Transportation

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The major roads running through Jonesboro, GA are Interstate 75, Interstate 675, Georgia Highway 85, Highway 138 and US 41. Those roads make it easy to commute to and from Atlanta as well as Henry, Fayette and other parts of Clayton County and are convenient to several of the apartments for rent in Jonesboro. However, it is important to note that there is no public transportation system currently operating in Jonesboro (although the county is considering re-establishing a county-wide transit system).

Shopping

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While Jonesboro does not have a major shopping mall inside its borders, there are still a number of independent shops and antique stores in the city. Those who prefer, however, major shopping malls can access them by taking just a short drive to neighboring cities. For instance, Southlake Mall in Morrow is just an eight minute drive from Jonesboro, the Fayette Pavilion is just 15 minutes away in Fayetteville and South Point Mall in McDonough takes just 20 minutes when traveling down Interstate 75.

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† 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 2025.