Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Average rent in
Marion, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Marion
$950/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Marion is $950 per month as of August 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $975 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Marion
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Marion rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Marion, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Marion, IL
Average rent prices in Marion have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 $825, whereas a house costs $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Marion run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $400 | No Change | 61% | |
1 bedroom | $650 | 8% | - | |
2 bedroom | $937 |  13% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,375 | 1% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $877 | No Change | - |
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 | $825 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,295 | 7% | - | |
Houses | $1,100 | 20% | No Change | |
Rooms | $514 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$400
Last year
61%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$937
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$877
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
$825
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
20%
Rooms
Average rent
$514
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
44%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Marion, IL is 11% lower than the median rent in Belleville, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,073
5%$900
85%$897
2%$700
1%$900
2%$1,122
1%$900
5%$1,150
2%$700
$750
51%$1,100
15%$800
22%Discover rentals in Marion, IL
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Marion
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 24
2d ago
202 Chesapeake Dr, Marion, IL 62959
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Marion
2755 S Market St, Marion, IL 62959
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Marion
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 13
3d ago
905 Vinewood Ln, Marion, IL 62959
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Marion
2755 S Market St, Marion, IL 62959
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
801 N Garfield St, Marion, IL 62959
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
915 W Chestnut St, Marion, IL 62959
2 beds
2 baths
$925
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Marion
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 24
2d ago
202 Chesapeake Dr, Marion, IL 62959
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Marion
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 24
2d ago
202 Chesapeake Dr, Marion, IL 62959
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
905 Vinewood Ln, Marion, IL 62959
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
915 W Chestnut St, Marion, IL 62959
2 beds
2 baths
$925
Apartment for rent
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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 August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Marion?
Average rent prices in Marion have increased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 $975 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.
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).