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Marion, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Marion Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Marion, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Grand View Apartments priced from $440. Wedgewood Apartments in the Kenwood Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $445. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marion apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand View Apartments1bd1BR,1BA$440
Wedgewood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$445
Azure Apartments1bd1BR,1BA$495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marion, IA

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marion area is the $0.83 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Flats Model at Regal Townhomes in the starting from $850. The second greatest value Marion apartment is the 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Model at Lynnwood Estates starting at $995 with a $1.00 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Marion apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Regal Townhomes2 Bedroom Flats2BR,1BA$0.83
Lynnwood Estates2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Asbury Court2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.86
Country Club View2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.88
St. Andrews Apartments1x11BR,1BA$0.99
North Ridge2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.91
Waterford Arms1-Bedroom 1-Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Grand View Apartments1bd1BR,1BA$0.82
Azure Apartments1bd1BR,1BA$0.95
Wedgewood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Marion

What type of rentals are currently available in Marion?

There are currently 110 Apartments for Rent in Marion, IA with pricing that ranges from $440 to $1,970. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Marion ranging from $595 to $2,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Marion?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Marion ranges from $595 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,287.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Marion?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Marion range from $830 to $1,970, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,095. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,620.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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