Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Marion, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Marion
$950/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Marion is $950 per month as of May 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Marion
27
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Marion rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Marion, IA
Average rent prices in Marion have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 23% 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 $850, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Marion run $670 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 | 24% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $667 | 6% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $975 | 5% | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $1,695 | 20% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $1,650 | 21% |  10% |
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 | $850 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 86% | - | |
Houses | $1,600 | 29% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$667
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
10%
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
$850
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
86%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
29%
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
51%lower than the national median
62%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Marion, IA is 29% higher than the median rent in Anamosa, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$735
40%$1,250
16%$1,250
38%$1,285
6%$923
2%$995
70%$725
9%$1,295
5%$1,100
$1,025
7%$1,450
1%$840
Discover rentals in Marion, IA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Marion
949 13th St #1, Marion, IA 52302
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in Marion
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
11h ago
2865 Rookwood Ln, Marion, IA 52302
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2813 Rookwood Ln, Marion, IA 52302
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
20h ago
1003 31st St, Marion, IA 52302
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,585
Apartment for rent
12h ago
801 10th St, Marion, IA 52302
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,042–$1,245
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1200 Meadowview Dr, Marion, IA 52302
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
10h ago
2899 5th Ave, Marion, IA 52302
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
11h ago
2865 Rookwood Ln, Marion, IA 52302
2 beds
2 baths
$1,750
Apartment for rent
12h ago
801 10th St, Marion, IA 52302
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,042–$1,245
Apartment for rent
13h ago
1450 44th St, Marion, IA 52302
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
10h ago
2899 5th Ave, Marion, IA 52302
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Marion
3040 3rd Ave #1, Marion, IA 52302
3 beds
2 baths
$1,450
House for rent
Available May 21
12h ago
825 26th St, Marion, IA 52302
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
12h ago
825 26th St, Marion, IA 52302
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
795 4th Ave, Marion, IA 52302
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
4d ago
875 26th Street, Marion, IA 52302
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Marion
949 13th St #1, Marion, IA 52302
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
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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 $950 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Marion?
Average rent prices in Marion have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.
How does Marion rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Marion is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 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 $38,000/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).