Last updated on August 1, 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. Renters are paying $53 more per month on average than last year, though rent has softened 2.7% month over month recently.

  • Marietta is 3.6% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median. The market offers 364 total rentals and is dominated by houses, reflecting a mid-tier metro with a diverse rental inventory.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $1,075/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,182/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,555/month. Larger units rent for $2,218/month for 3-bedrooms and $3,100/month for 4+ bedrooms. These bedroom tiers show the range of rents available across Marietta, GA.

Median rent

Median rent in Marietta

$2,000/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Marietta is $2,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $70 more per month.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Marietta

364

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Marietta run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,490.

Listings

Studio

$1,075

3%

24%

1 bedroom

$1,182

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,555

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,217

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,100

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,182

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,555

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,217

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

2%

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 by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Marietta, GA is 25% 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
Utilities9% lower

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1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,042–$3,633

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Element 41

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1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,045–$3,072

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Forest Ridge at Terrell Mill

1557 Terrell Mill Rd Se, Marietta, GA 30067

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,050–$2,559

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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 July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Marietta?

Average rent prices in Marietta have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Marietta rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Marietta is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $70 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Marietta?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Marietta are Anderson Farm ($1,437/mo), Downtown Marietta ($1,452/mo), and Hardage Farm ($1,490/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Marietta average around $1,240/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,560/month, both relatively stable year over year.

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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