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Marion

Pop. 35,669·101st most expensive in Ohio·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,205/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$757
Falling (Monthly)
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Marion · $1,205
More affordable than 92% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,205/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$48,000/yr
Local median income
$47,951/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Marion's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$840
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,360
4 BR+
$1,500
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,130/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,205 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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,460/yr
At $1,205/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Marion, OH is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,669
Median income
$47,951
Median age
39
Renters
42.8%
Age distribution
19.6%
25%
26%
14.6%
14.9%
Under 1819.6%
18–3425%
35–5426%
55–6414.6%
65+14.9%
Gender
55.2%
44.8%
Male55.2%
Female44.8%
Race & ethnicity
80.6%
White80.6%
Black8.9%
Hispanic4%
Asian0.5%
Other6%
Education (25+)
13.5%
45.1%
31%
No HS diploma13.5%
HS diploma45.1%
Some college31%
Bachelor's+10.5%
Housing tenure
57.2%
42.8%
Owner57.2%
Renter42.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Marion, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,884 → $47,951
up 14.5%
Population
36,053 → 35,669
down 1.1%
Renter share
44.2% → 42.8%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
11% → 10.5%
-0.5 pts
Median age
36.9 → 39
+2.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Marion, OH now reports about $47,951, up from $41,884 in 2021. The population has contracted by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 36,053 residents to roughly 35,669.

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Marion rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Marion, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Marion is $1,205/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $840/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,130/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $860/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,360/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($47,951/yr), Marion ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Marion an affordable city for renters?

Marion is considered moderate for renters. At $1,205/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($47,951/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Marion slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Marion?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,205/mo in Marion. The local median household income is $47,951/yr, meaning the typical Marion household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Marion?

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

How does Marion rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Marion is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #101 out of 128 tracked cities at $1,205/mo.

What percentage of Marion residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.8% of Marion households are renters, while 57.2% are owner-occupied. Marion leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Marion rent compare to the national average?

Marion's median rent of $1,205/mo is $757 (39%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #101 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,205/mo, rent takes ~30% of Marion's median household income ($47,951/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Marion 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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