Studio Apartment Rent in Marietta, GA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Marietta, Georgia as of July 2026. That's +3% lower than the citywide median of $1,717 and +28% above the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio in Marietta
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Marietta
Compare Marietta's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Georgia
Most expensive cities for a studio in Georgia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dacula | $2,160 |
| 2 | Johns Creek | $2,050 |
| 3 | Alpharetta | $2,040 |
| 4 | Peachtree City | $2,020 |
| 5 | Grayson | $1,900 |
| 6 | Cumming | $1,863 |
| 7 | Powder Springs | $1,850 |
| 8 | Snellville | $1,840 |
| 9 | Lawrenceville | $1,835 |
| 10 | Milton | $1,830 |
| 11 | Auburn | $1,830 |
| 12 | Woodstock | $1,825 |
| 13 | Buford | $1,825 |
| 14 | Richmond Hill | $1,780 |
| 15 | Atlanta | $1,780 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Marietta.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Marietta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinings, GA | 6.7 mi | $1,450 | $-207 (-12%) |
| Kennesaw, GA | 8.1 mi | $1,450 | $-207 (-12%) |
| Mableton, GA | 10.2 mi | $1,550 | $-107 (-6%) |
| Sandy Springs, GA | 10.6 mi | $1,394 | $-263 (-16%) |
| Roswell, GA | 12.7 mi | $1,413 | $-244 (-15%) |
| Acworth, GA | 13.2 mi | $1,625 | $-32 (-2%) |
| Powder Springs, GA | 13.6 mi | $1,850 | +$193 (+12%) |
| Dunwoody, GA | 14.3 mi | $1,446 | $-211 (-13%) |
| Atlanta, GA | 15.6 mi | $1,780 | +$123 (+7%) |
| Chamblee, GA | 16.3 mi | $1,571 | $-86 (-5%) |
| Hiram, GA | 18.8 mi | $1,660 | +$3 (0%) |
| Canton, GA | 18.9 mi | $1,665 | +$8 (0%) |
Studio rent in Marietta — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Marietta?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Marietta, Georgia is $1,657 per month. This is +3% below the citywide median of $1,717.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Marietta?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,280 ($5,523/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.87/hour at a full-time job.
Is Marietta expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Marietta's studio median of $1,657 is +28% above the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 74th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Marietta rank for studio rent in Georgia?
Among the 123 cities in Georgia with studio data, Marietta ranks #101 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Marietta?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Vinings ($1,450), Kennesaw ($1,450), Mableton ($1,550).