Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Marietta, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Marietta rent stands today

    Marietta, GA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Month over month, rents increased 1.5%. The year-over-year change was a modest $35 more per month than last year.

  • Marietta, GA runs 5.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, with a current median rent of $2,000/month. There are 369 total rentals in the market.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $1,450/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,223/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,566/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,900/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Marietta

$2,000/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Marietta is $2,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Marietta

369

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Marietta rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Marietta, GA

Average rent prices in Marietta have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Marietta, GA

Rent prices in Marietta vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Marietta is $1,425, whereas a house costs $2,405. 1-bedroom apartments in Marietta run $1,220 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,493.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

7%

23%

1 bedroom

$1,223

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,566

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,200

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,900

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,223

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,566

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Marietta, GA, 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 Marietta, GA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Marietta and Alpharetta by all bedroom counts and property types.

Marietta

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,559
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Marietta, GA is 22% lower than the median rent in Alpharetta, GA.

Cost of living in Marietta, GA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services1% lower
Groceries6% lower
Health5% lower
Housing13% lower
Transportation8% higher
Utilities8% lower

Discover rentals in Marietta, GA

The Falls at Sope Creek Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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The Falls at Sope Creek Apartments

1950 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30068

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$990–$3,394

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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The Cumberland - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

38m ago

8.8

Very good

The Cumberland

1981 Hidden Glen Dr Se, Marietta, GA 30067

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,034–$3,146

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Forest Ridge at Terrell Mill - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.9

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Forest Ridge at Terrell Mill

1557 Terrell Mill Rd Se, Marietta, GA 30067

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,049–$2,385

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Balfour Forest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

Balfour Forest Apartments

1601 Massachusetts Ave Sw, Marietta, GA 30008

2 beds

1 bath

$1,057–$1,080

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Marietta, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Marietta rental market.

How much is rent in Marietta?

The average rent in Marietta is $2,000 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Marietta?

Average rent prices in Marietta have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Marietta rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Marietta is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Marietta?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Marietta are Shiloh Valley ($1,398/mo), Anderson Farm ($1,425/mo), and Kingston Court Business Park ($1,500/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Marietta?

To comfortably afford rent in Marietta, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Marietta?

October and November offer the best timing for apartment hunting in Marietta, with lower prices and less competition from other renters. April sees the highest rent while October has the lowest, with roughly a 3.9% difference between peak and off-peak months.

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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