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Marion, IA

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Small-town charm abounds in this Cedar Rapids suburb

Suburban Family-Friendly Upscale Peaceful Vibrant Convenient

Located about five miles northeast of Cedar Rapids, Marion is a vibrant suburb brimming with small-town charm. Residents delight in Marion’s strong sense of community, which is fostered by exciting events like the Marion Arts Festival, Christmas in the Park, Uptown Marion Market, and the Swamp Fox Festival and Parade.

Marion boasts a historic Main Street district known as Uptown Marion, where eclectic shops, eateries, and bars housed in old-fashioned buildings surround a central City Square. A wide variety of apartments available for rent in Marion are actually within walking distance of this vibrant square. Marion’s community-oriented atmosphere is part of the city’s allure, along with its exceptional schools and close proximity to Cedar Rapids. Getting around from Marion is a breeze with convenience to U.S. 151.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Marion, IA is $868 for a studio, $634 for one bedroom, $914 for two bedrooms, and $1,245 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Marion has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$634/month
573 Sq Ft
House
$1,386/month
509 Sq Ft
Condo
$897/month
698 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Marion, IA

Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Indian Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

411 Students

Vernon Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

668 Students

Echo Hill Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

544 Students

Francis Marion Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-4

269 Students

Linn Grove Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

412 Students

Excelsior Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

617 Students

Vernon Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

668 Students

Oak Ridge School

Public

Grades 7-8

526 Students

Linn-Mar High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,271 Students

Marion High School

Public

Grades 9-12

722 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.