Average Rent in Marion, IN and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Marion, IN

Average rent prices in Marion have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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, IN

Rent prices in Marion vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Marion is $780, whereas a house costs $1,197. 1-bedroom apartments in Marion run $675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.


Studio	$650	36%	18%
1 bedroom	$775	2%	33%
2 bedroom	$902	12%	5%
3 bedroom	$1,200	4%	16%
4 bedroom	$1,050	20%	1%


Apartments	$780	13%	No Change
Condos	$712	29%	-
Houses	$1,197	3%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

36%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$902

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

The table above reflects average rent prices in Marion, IN, 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, IN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Marion and Anderson by all bedroom counts and property types.

Marion

Median rent price$850

56%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950

51%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Marion, IN is 11% lower than the median rent in Anderson, IN.

Average rent in nearby cities

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Discover rentals in Marion, IN

1d ago

7.8

Very good

610-612 W 3rd St

610 W 3rd St, Marion, IN 46952

2 beds

1 bath

$575

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Marion

2 Bedroom one Bath Duplex near IWU

3117 S Nebraska St, Marion, IN 46953

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Condo for rent

Available May 11

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Park Forest

1005 N Park Forest Dr, Marion, IN 46952

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Marion

Brand-new 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom for only $1,195.00 monthly.

7145 S Meridian St #161, Marion, IN 46953

3 beds

2 baths

$1,195

House for rent

Available Mar 23

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Frequently asked questions for Marion, IN

Quick answers to common questions about the Marion rental market.

How much is rent in Marion?

The average rent in Marion is $850 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Marion?

Average rent prices in Marion have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Marion rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Marion is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,099 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 $34,000/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 $600 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $850 per month. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 46% of monthly listings.

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).