Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marion County, OH from $300 (22 Rentals)

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270 Narrow St, Unit 270
$1,100
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270 Narrow St, Unit 270

270 Narrow StMarion, OH 43302
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112-118 S High St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

112-118 S High St

112-118 S High StLa Rue, OH 43332

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Wood Valley Estates
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wood Valley Estates

2 West StCaledonia, OH 43314
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583 Tyler St
2 Bedroom Apartments

583 Tyler St

583 Tyler StMarion, OH 43302
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142 Canby Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

142 Canby Ct

142 Canby CtMarion, OH 43302
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775 Bennett
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

775 Bennett

775 BennettMarion, OH 43302
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Heritage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Apartments

1388 Southland PkwyMarion, OH 43302
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Community View
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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1250 Crescent Heights RdMarion, OH 43302
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Hollybrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hollybrook Apartments

710 E Fairground StMarion, OH 43302
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River Valley Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

River Valley Estates

2066 Victory RdMarion, OH 43302
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Avalon Lakes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Lakes

1848 Zwayer DrMarion, OH 43302
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Marion Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Marion Village

1543 Southland PkyMarion, OH 43302
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355-453 Jamesway Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

355-453 Jamesway Ct

355-453 Jamesway CtMarion, OH 43302
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Cheapest Available Marion County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Marion County, OH is a Studio unit found at Professional Park Townhomes & Apartments priced from $825. 228 E Center st has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marion County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Professional Park Townhomes & ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$825
228 E Center st228 E Center1BR,1BA$880
Kensington Manor2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$900
Fox ChaseThe Daisy1BR,1BA$1,103
Mallard LandingThe Drake2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marion County, OH

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marion County area is the $0.79 price per square foot 270 Narrow St Model at 270 Narrow St, Unit 270 in the starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Marion County apartment is the The Drake Model at Mallard Landing starting at $1,250 with a $1.25 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Marion County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
270 Narrow St, Unit 270270 Narrow St2BR,1BA$0.79
Mallard LandingThe Drake2BR,1BA$1.25
Kensington Manor2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.06
Fox ChaseThe Daisy1BR,1BA$1.81
The Annex of Marion2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.01
American Tradition Properties1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Professional Park Townhomes & ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.75
228 E Center st228 E Center1BR,1BA$8.80

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marion County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marion County?

The cheapest apartment in Marion County is 228 E Center st which is listed at $880, while the average apartment in Marion County costs $1,172.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Marion County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Marion County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Marion County?

Cheap apartments in Marion County have an average cost of $375 which is $797 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marion County.

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