Last updated on July 14, 2026

Average rent in
Marion, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Marion

$1,042/mo

increased by30%

vs previous year

The average rent in Marion is $1,042 per month as of July 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $908 less per month.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Marion

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Marion rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Marion, IA

Average rent prices in Marion have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 30% 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 $750, whereas a house costs $2,137. 1-bedroom apartments in Marion run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.

Listings

Studio

$1,010

4%

39%

1 bedroom

$687

4%

7%

2 bedroom

$897

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,900

18%

17%

4 bedroom

$2,000

1%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,010

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$687

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$897

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

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

Median rent price$1,042
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Marion, IA is 13% lower than the median rent in Anamosa, IA.

Discover rentals in Marion, IA

3190 8th St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.2

Very good

3190 8th St

3190 8th St, Marion, IA 52302

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

2055 5th Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Marion

2055 5th Avenue - 3

2055 5th Ave #3, Marion, IA 52302

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 26

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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 $1,042 per month as of July 11, 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 30% since last year.

How does Marion rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Marion is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $908 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 $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Marion's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $640 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $970. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.

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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