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Rental Market Trends in Marion, NC

What is the average rent in Marion, NC?

$528/month

Average Rent

706 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Marion, NC is $528 per month. This is 67% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Marion more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Marion, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $528 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $766 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $679 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$528/month
706 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$766/month
972 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$679/month
1,093 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Marion, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $5 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Marion, NC
Last Updated January 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Marion, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
50% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Marion, NC?

Because the average rent in Marion is $528, you’ll want to make about $1,760 per month or $21,120 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Marion, NC is 8.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Marion is 21.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $766. You can expect to pay 1.2% more for groceries, 4.9% more for utilities, and 4.1% less for transportation.

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Marion, NC

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Apartment Averages

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63 Lynn Dr

63 Lynn Dr

63 Lynn Dr,
Marion, NC 28752

$1,295

2 Beds

556 E Yancey St

556 E Yancey St

556 E Yancey St,
Marion, NC 28752

$1,050

1 Bed

111 Coyote Dr

111 Coyote Dr

111 Coyote Dr,
Marion, NC 28752

$1,295

2 Beds

118 Grace Ests Dr

118 Grace Ests Dr

118 Grace Ests Dr,
Marion, NC 28752

$2,750

3 Beds

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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