What is the average apartment size in Marion?

The average size for a Marion, IA apartment is 827 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Marion?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Marion is $838 per month, a N/A from last years average of .

What is the average apartment size in Marion?

The typical apartment in Marion offers about 827 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Marion, IA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Marion?

The typical rent budget in Marion ranges from to per month, with 78% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Marion?

In Marion, 22% of households rent while 78% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Marion is $838, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

One-bedroom apartments provide 572 square feet for $623, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $907 offer 931 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,202 sq ft) for $1,161, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Marion, IA

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$838	827 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$623	572 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$907	931 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,161	1,202 sq. ft.

Marion, IA rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Marion, IA?

The largest share of rentals in Marion, IA (78%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Marion, IA?

3,767 or 22% of the households in Marion, IA are renter-occupied while 12,977 or 78% are owner-occupied.

How Marion Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Marion	$838
Cedar Rapids	$1,073
Des Moines	$1,096
Davenport	$992
West Des Moines	$1,228
Waukee	$1,404
Ankeny	$1,361
Council Bluffs	$1,245
Iowa City	$1,497
Ames	$1,370
Bettendorf	$1,316
Coralville, IA	$1,346
Tiffin, IA	$1,688
Hiawatha, IA	$1,050
North Liberty, IA	$1,612

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Marion apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.