
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marion, IA from $460 (71 Rentals)
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Blairs Ferry

Azure Apartments

Marion Lofts

121 Southview Dr

119 Southview Dr

117 Southview Dr

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3190 8th St, Unit 3

Regal Townhomes

Seasons View Apartments
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East Town Crossing

2861 Prairie Hill Dr

Lynnwood Estates

Boulevard Apartments

1710 44th St

2901 9th St

Williamsburg Apartments

795 4th Ave

Wedgewood Apartments
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820 27th St

5th Ave Place

2701 5th Ave

Daleview

Stratford Highlands

Stonewood Apartments

Residence on 11th

Wexford Apartments

Tulip Tree Apartments

480 5th Ave
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Shadow Ridge

Green Park Apartments

Magnolia Lane

800 Grand Ave

1020 Twixt Town Rd NE

Lancer Townhouses and Apartments

Asbury Court

Valley View

St. Andrews Apartments

4013 Westover Rd SE
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Continental Terrace II

Continental Terrace Apartments

Waterford Arms

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Wildwood Apartments

Grand Ridge

Country Hill

Kerry Manor Apartments

The Enclave at Dry Creek

3000 Bever Ave SE

Cedars Apartments
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Marion, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marion?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Studio Apartments | $1,084 | $961 | $1,125 |
| Marion 1 Bedroom Apartments | $966 | $460 | $1,950 |
| Marion 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,229 | $609 | $2,500 |
| Marion 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,507 | $835 | $2,142 |
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Cheapest Available Marion Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Marion, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Grand View Apartments priced from $460. Azure Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marion apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand View Apartments | 1bd | 1BR, 1BA | $460 |
| Azure Apartments | 1bd | 1BR, 1BA | $500 |
| Country Club View | 1 BR/ BA | 1BR, 1BA | $525 |
| 4009 Westover Rd SE | 4009 Westover Rd SE - 3 | 2BR, 1BA | $600 |
| Lancer Townhouses and Apartments | Townhome | 1BR, 1BA | $675 |
| Asbury Court | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $795 |
| Regal Townhomes | 2BR/1.5BA Townhouse | 2BR, 1BA | $865 |
| 220 19th Street Northeast | 220 19th Street Northeast - E-323 | 2BR, 2BA | $880 |
| Seasons View Apartments | Seasons View | 1BR, 1BA | $881 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marion, IA and Nearby
As of September 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marion area is the $0.85 price per square foot 220 19th Street Northeast - E-323 Model at 220 19th Street Northeast in the Mound View neighborhood starting from $880. The second greatest value Marion apartment is the 2 Bedroom Flats Model at Regal Townhomes starting at $865 with a $0.84 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marion apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220 19th Street Northeast | 220 19th Street Northeast - E-323 | 2BR, 2BA | $0.85 |
| Regal Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Flats | 2BR, 1BA | $0.84 |
| Asbury Court | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $0.86 |
| 3190 8th St, Unit 3 | 3190 8th St | 2BR, 1BA | $0.85 |
| Country Club View | 2 BR / 1 BA | 2BR, 1BA | $0.79 |
| 2861 Prairie Hill Dr | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.25 |
| Waterford Arms | 1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.33 |
| 4009 Westover Rd SE | 4009 Westover Rd SE - 3 | 2BR, 1BA | $0.92 |
| Grand View Apartments | 1bd | 1BR, 1BA | $0.86 |
| Azure Apartments | 1bd | 1BR, 1BA | $0.96 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marion Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Marion Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marion Apartment is $460 at Grand View Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Marion Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Marion is starting from $600 at 4009 Westover Rd SE.
What is the most affordable Marion Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Marion Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Azure Apartments and starts from $835.
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