City Report · FL

Marianna

Pop. 7,150·289th most expensive in Florida·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,295/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.0%
vs US Median
-$637
Reported rents
Falling (Monthly)
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Marianna · $1,295
More affordable than 88% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
38% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,295/mo, rent takes about 38% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$52,000/yr
Local median income
$40,414/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Marianna's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$680
1 BR
$750
2 BR
$990
3 BR
$1,270
4 BR+
$1,310
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$990/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,295 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($40,414) is $1,010 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($990); a 3-bedroom is $1,270.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Marianna. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$15,540/yr
At $1,295/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Marianna, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,150
Median income
$40,414
Median age
36.9
Renters
43.5%
Age distribution
22.7%
25.3%
27.6%
18.1%
Under 1822.7%
18–3425.3%
35–5427.6%
55–646.3%
65+18.1%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
47.6%
44.2%
White47.6%
Black44.2%
Hispanic6.9%
Asian0.6%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
13%
38.8%
33.5%
14.6%
No HS diploma13%
HS diploma38.8%
Some college33.5%
Bachelor's+14.6%
Housing tenure
56.5%
43.5%
Owner56.5%
Renter43.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Marianna, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$27,427 → $40,414
up 47.4%
Population
6,446 → 7,150
up 10.9%
Renter share
44.4% → 43.5%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
10.1% → 14.6%
+4.5 pts
Median age
35.6 → 36.9
+1.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $27,427 to $40,414 across the same window, up 47.4% versus 2021. The population has grown by 10.9% since 2021, moving from about 6,446 residents to roughly 7,150. College-educated residents now make up 14.6% of adults here, versus 10.1% in 2021.

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Marianna rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Marianna. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Marianna, FL

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Marianna is $1,295/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $680/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $990/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $750/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,270/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($40,414/yr), Marianna ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Marianna?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,295/mo in Marianna. The local median household income is $40,414/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Marianna?

Rent in Marianna has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Marianna rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Marianna is one of the more affordable among Florida cities for rent, ranking #289 of 289 tracked cities at $1,295/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Marianna?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Marianna ($1,295/mo) include Daleville ($958/mo), Dothan ($1,210/mo), and Ozark ($1,275/mo).
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,295/mo, rent takes ~38% of Marianna's median household income ($40,414/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Marianna 38%Benchmark 30%
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