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Marietta

Pop. 13,203·117th most expensive in Ohio·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$998/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-20.2%
vs US Median
-$964
Falling (Monthly)
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Marietta · $998
More affordable than 98% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $998/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$40,000/yr
Local median income
$47,873/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Marietta's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$680
1 BR
$690
2 BR
$900
3 BR
$1,210
4 BR+
$1,260
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$900/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $998 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 →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$11,976/yr
At $998/mo median
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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, -20.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Marietta, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,203
Median income
$47,873
Median age
39.4
Renters
44.3%
Age distribution
18%
27.3%
21%
22.3%
Under 1818%
18–3427.3%
35–5421%
55–6411.5%
65+22.3%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
93.1%
White93.1%
Black1.2%
Hispanic1.5%
Asian0.8%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
33%
29.7%
28.6%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma33%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+28.6%
Housing tenure
55.7%
44.3%
Owner55.7%
Renter44.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Marietta, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,798 → $47,873
up 17.3%
Population
13,559 → 13,203
down 2.6%
Renter share
42.1% → 44.3%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
30.3% → 28.6%
-1.7 pts
Median age
38.5 → 39.4
+0.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Marietta, OH now reports about $47,873, up from $40,798 in 2021. The population has contracted by 2.6% since 2021, moving from about 13,559 residents to roughly 13,203. Renters now make up 44.3% of households, compared with 42.1% five years ago.

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Marietta rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Marietta is $998/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $680/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $900/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $690/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,210/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($47,873/yr), Marietta ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Marietta an affordable city for renters?

Marietta is considered affordable for renters. At $998/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($47,873/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Marietta falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Marietta?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $998/mo in Marietta. The local median household income is $47,873/yr, meaning the typical Marietta household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Marietta?

Rent in Marietta has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Marietta rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Marietta is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #117 out of 124 tracked cities at $998/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Marietta?

Parkersburg is nearby and more affordable at $877/mo, which is $121 less than Marietta.

What percentage of Marietta residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.3% of Marietta households are renters, while 55.7% are owner-occupied. Marietta leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Marietta rent compare to the national average?

Marietta's median rent of $998/mo is $964 (49%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #117 out of 124 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $998/mo, rent takes ~25% of Marietta's median household income ($47,873/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Marietta 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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