Last updated on September 15, 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 $1,942/month. Renters are paying $89 less per month on average than last year, while month-over-month rent increased by 1.2%.

  • Marietta runs 2.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among U.S. metros with 359 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Houses in Marietta rent for a median of $2,400/month, while apartments are around $1,431/month. Bedroom medians range from $1,232/month for 1-bed units up to $2,900/month for 4+ bedrooms, with 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Downtown Marietta rents fell 40.8% year over year to $1,510/month across 17 rentals. This contrasts with the citywide market, which is essentially flat, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Marietta

$1,942/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Marietta is $1,942 per month as of September 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $42 more per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Marietta

359

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 1% 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 $1,431, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Marietta run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,463.

Listings

Studio

$1,448

154%

55%

1 bedroom

$1,232

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,575

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,900

4%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,448

Last 30 days

154%

Last year

55%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,232

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

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$1,942
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,526
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Marietta, GA is 23% 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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290 Clay Dr Se Lot 4 - Photo 1 of 1

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House for rent in Marietta

Residential Lease, Marietta, GA

290 Clay Dr Se Lot 4, Marietta, GA 30060

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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Element 41

991 Wylie Rd Se, Marietta, GA 30067

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,018–$2,833

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Apartment for rent in Marietta

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Stratford Ridge

2560 Delk Rd Se, Marietta, GA 30067

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,048–$2,964

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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 $1,942 per month as of September 12, 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 1% since last year.

How does Marietta rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Marietta is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $42 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Marietta?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Marietta are Kingston Court Business Park ($1,332/mo), Kennesaw Battle ($1,452/mo), and Anderson Farm ($1,461/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Marietta?

To comfortably afford rent in Marietta, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/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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