Last updated on October 6, 2026

Average rent in
Marathon, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Marathon

$4,250/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Marathon is $4,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 124% above the national average rent, or $2,350 more per month.

$2.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Marathon

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Marathon rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Marathon, FL

Average rent prices in Marathon have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Marathon, FL

Rent prices in Marathon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Marathon is $3,950, whereas a house costs $4,750. 2-bedroom apartments in Marathon run $3,000 on average.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

No Change

86%

1 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$3,500

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$6,500

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$12,500

3%

44%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

86%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$12,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

44%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Marathon, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Marathon, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Marathon and Goulds by all bedroom counts and property types.

Marathon

Median rent price$4,250
increased by124%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Marathon, FL is 52% higher than the median rent in Goulds, FL.

Discover rentals in Marathon, FL

6099 Overseas Hwy Lot 75w - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Marathon

Rental Long Term, Marathon, FL

6099 Overseas Hwy Lot 75w, Marathon, FL 33050

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

10822 2nd Avenue Gulf #NA - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Marathon

Apartment (half duplex) Marathon Florida 2/1

10822 2nd Avenue Gulf #NA, Marathon, FL 33050

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

15 Sadowski Cswy #15 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

265 15th Street Ocean #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Marathon

Rental Long Term, Marathon, FL

265 15th Street Ocean #B, Marathon, FL 33050

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,000

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Frequently asked questions for Marathon, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Marathon rental market.

How much is rent in Marathon?

The average rent in Marathon is $4,250 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Marathon?

Average rent prices in Marathon have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Marathon rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Marathon is 124% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,350 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Marathon?

To comfortably afford rent in Marathon, you'd need to earn approximately $170,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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