Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Average rent in
Marion, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Marion
$1,197/mo
51%vs previous year
The average rent in Marion is $1,197 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $702 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Marion
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 51% 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 $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Marion run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,070.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,075 | 34% | 29% | |
1 bedroom | $735 |  6% | 26% | |
2 bedroom | $1,045 | 2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,835 | 5% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,850 | 8% | 38% |
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 | $1,095 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $950 | 5% | 28% | |
Houses | $1,650 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
34%
Last year
29%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$735
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
26%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,045
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,835
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
38%
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
$1,095
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
28%
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
8%
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
37%lower than the national median
50%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Marion, IA is 26% higher than the median rent in Anamosa, IA.
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2%Discover rentals in Marion, IA
5d+ ago
1385 Meadowview Dr, Marion, IA 52302
1 bed
1 bath
$550
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
795 4th Ave, Marion, IA 52302
1–2 beds
1 bath
$625–$750
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
320 320 & 340 15th St, Marion, IA 52302
2 beds
1 bath
$795
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Marion
2 beds
1 bath
$925
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 9
2d ago
1003 31st St, Marion, IA 52302
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$1,895
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
2815 Rookwood Ln, Marion, IA 52302
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1048 1/2 7th Ave, Marion, IA 52302
Studio
1 bath
$1,600
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1038 1/2 7th Ave, Marion, IA 52302
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1200 Meadowview Dr, Marion, IA 52302
1 bed
1 bath
$745
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Marion
3 beds
2 baths
$1,055
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.House for rent
Available Oct 21
1d ago
2899 5th Ave, Marion, IA 52302
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,400
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1003 31st St, Marion, IA 52302
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$1,895
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.Apartment for rent
2h ago
3235 8th St, Marion, IA 52302
1 bed
1 bath
$725
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
875 26th Street, Marion, IA 52302
1 bed
1 bath
$595
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
820 27th St, Marion, IA 52302
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Marion
2280 Geode St #1, Marion, IA 52302
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
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.House for rent
Available Sep 3
4d ago
1200 Meadowview Dr, Marion, IA 52302
1 bed
1 bath
$745
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.Apartment for rent
2h ago
3235 8th St, Marion, IA 52302
1 bed
1 bath
$725
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
795 4th Ave, Marion, IA 52302
1 bed
1 bath
$625
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
875 26th Street, Marion, IA 52302
1 bed
1 bath
$595
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.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 $1,197 per month as of October 10, 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 51% since last year.
How does Marion rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Marion is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $702 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 $48,000/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).