Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
Marion, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Marion
$895/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Marion is $895 per month as of August 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,030 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Marion
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Marion rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Marion, IA
Average rent prices in Marion have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% 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
Marion, IA
Rent prices in Marion vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Marion is $795, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Marion run $705 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $625 |  26% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $715 | No Change | 29% | |
2 bedroom | $900 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,549 | 20% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $1,650 | 4% | 11% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Marion, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $795 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $900 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$625
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$715
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
29%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,549
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Marion, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Marion, IA, 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 Marion, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Marion and Anamosa by all bedroom counts and property types.
Marion
54%lower than the national median
43%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Marion, IA is 19% lower than the median rent in Anamosa, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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$1,200
12%$1,125
17%$1,200
10%$909
1%$1,075
69%$837
9%$1,287
4%$835
$1,072
9%$1,650
15%$850
19%Discover rentals in Marion, IA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Marion
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
4d ago
3910 Highway 151, Marion, IA 52302
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,045–$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Marion
5 beds
3 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Aug 29
20h ago
House for rent in Marion
275 S 21st Street Ct #NA, Marion, IA 52302
4 beds
2 baths
$3,100
House for rent
Available Aug 27
3d ago
2773 Rookwood Ln, Marion, IA 52302
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750–$1,795
Apartment for rent
19h ago
648 Marion Blvd, Marion, IA 52302
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,485
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1200 Meadowview Dr, Marion, IA 52302
1–2 beds
1 bath
$765–$800
Apartment for rent
20h ago
1450 44th St, Marion, IA 52302
1 bed
1 bath
$725–$765
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2899 5th Ave, Marion, IA 52302
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2773 Rookwood Ln, Marion, IA 52302
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750–$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Marion
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Marion
5 beds
3 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Aug 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in Marion
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
20h ago
1450 44th St, Marion, IA 52302
1 bed
1 bath
$725–$765
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1200 Meadowview Dr, Marion, IA 52302
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
20h ago
1450 44th St, Marion, IA 52302
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3910 Highway 151, Marion, IA 52302
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
795 4th Ave, Marion, IA 52302
1–2 beds
1 bath
$625–$750
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Marion, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Marion rental market.
How much is rent in Marion?
The average rent in Marion is $895 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Marion?
Average rent prices in Marion have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Marion rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Marion is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,030 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Marion?
To comfortably afford rent in Marion, you'd need to earn approximately $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Marion?
April offers the best rental deals in Marion, with rents running about 17% lower than the peak season in September.
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).