A rubber composition for a paper feed roll contains at least a polymer component and a softener, has a 30% Mod (−40° C.) of less than or equal to 0.94 MPa, the 30% Mod (−40° C.) representing a modulus in 30% elongation at −40° C., and has an E1 (22° C.)/number of parts by mass of softener of greater than or equal to 0.008 MPa/phr, the E1 (22° C.)/number of parts by mass of softener representing a value of a dynamic modulus of elasticity at 22° C. E1 (22° C.) in temperature variance measurement of dynamic viscoelasticity, divided by the number of parts by mass of the softener relative to 100 parts by mass of the polymer component. These configurations provide a rubber composition for a paper feed roll and a paper feed roll that are excellent in maintainability of a coefficient of friction and wear resistance.