Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Marion, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Marion
$950/mo
3%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
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Marion rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Marion, IL
Average rent prices in Marion have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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, IL
Rent prices in Marion vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Marion is $950, whereas a house costs $1,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Marion run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $460 | No Change | 57% | |
1 bedroom | $800 |  19% | - | |
2 bedroom | $950 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,450 | 12% | - |
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, IL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $950 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $950 | 38% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,325 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$460
Last year
57%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
12%
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, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
38%
Houses
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Marion, IL, 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, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Marion and Belleville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Marion
51%lower than the national median
46%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Marion, IL is 10% lower than the median rent in Belleville, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,050
4%$800
58%$927
11%$800
9%$950
5%$1,375
19%$1,000
8%$1,050
18%$850
$800
$1,100
6%$975
43%Discover rentals in Marion, IL
20h ago
202 Chesapeake Dr, Marion, IL 62959
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
908 908 & 910 N. Bentley Street, Marion, IL 62959
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Marion
103 N Russell St Apt 2 #Apt 2, Marion, IL 62959
2 beds
1 bath
$925
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Marion
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
1404 N Garfield St, Marion, IL 62959
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Marion
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Marion
1504 W Central St Apt E #Apt E, Marion, IL 62959
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2004 Village Ln, Marion, IL 62959
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2004 Village Ln, Marion, IL 62959
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Marion
208 Wildrose Ln #A, Marion, IL 62959
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Marion
514 W Gent St #A, Marion, IL 62959
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Marion
1504 W Central St Apt E #Apt E, Marion, IL 62959
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Marion
514 W Gent St #A, Marion, IL 62959
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Marion
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Marion
208 Wildrose Ln #A, Marion, IL 62959
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
20h ago
202 Chesapeake Dr, Marion, IL 62959
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
20h ago
202 Chesapeake Dr, Marion, IL 62959
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
908 908 & 910 N. Bentley Street, Marion, IL 62959
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Marion
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Apr 1
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Frequently asked questions for Marion, IL
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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Marion, IL is approximately $746, while a 2-bedroom apartment costs about $935.
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).