Last updated on August 21, 2026

Average rent in
Marion, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Marion

$995/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Marion is $995 per month as of August 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $930 less per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Marion

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Marion rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Marion, IN

Average rent prices in Marion have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $850, whereas a house costs $1,090. 1-bedroom apartments in Marion run $675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $955.

Listings

Studio

$650

64%

107%

1 bedroom

$675

1%

18%

2 bedroom

$940

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,167

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,075

6%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

64%

Last year

107%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$940

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,167

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

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$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Marion, IN is 5% higher than the median rent in Anderson, IN.

Discover rentals in Marion, IN

219 A-B North Boots - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

219 A-B North Boots

219 219 A-B North Boots, Marion, IN 46952

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

2817 S Gallatin St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Marion

House for rent

1711 W 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Marion

House for Rent

1711 W 4th St, Marion, IN 46952

2 beds

1 bath

$825

House for rent

Available Aug 30

Park Forest - Photo 1 of 1

38m ago

8.3

Very good

Park Forest

1005 N Park Forest Dr, Marion, IN 46952

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

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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 $995 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Marion?

Average rent prices in Marion have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Marion rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Marion is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $930 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 $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Marion?

April offers the lowest rents in Marion, with prices running about 20% lower than October, which sees the highest rent of the year.

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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