Last updated on October 12, 2026

Average rent in
Marion, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Marion

$1,200/mo

increased by33%

vs previous year

The average rent in Marion is $1,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Marion

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Marion rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

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 26% over the last month and have increased by 33% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $950. 1-bedroom apartments in Marion run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$427

No Change

20%

1 bedroom

$725

24%

2%

2 bedroom

$900

11%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,142

4%

20%

4 bedroom

$1,595

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$427

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,142

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

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

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Marion, IL is 9% higher than the median rent in Belleville, IL.

Discover rentals in Marion, IL

Chesapeake - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Chesapeake

202 Chesapeake Dr, Marion, IL 62959

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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.
Bentley Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Bentley Street

908 908 & 910 N. Bentley Street, Marion, IL 62959

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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.
1204 N Garfield St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Marion

1204 N Garfield A

1204 N Garfield St, Marion, IL 62959

2 beds

1 bath

$900

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.
907 W Cherry St Apt F #Apt F - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Marion

907 W Cherry St. Apt F

907 W Cherry St Apt F #Apt F, Marion, IL 62959

2 beds

1 bath

$925

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.

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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 $1,200 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Marion?

Average rent prices in Marion have increased by 26% over the last month and have increased by 33% 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 $700 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.

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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