Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marion, NC from $500 (10 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marion?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Marion Studio Apartments | $1,783 | $1,163 | $4,096 |
Cheap Marion 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $580 | $5,032 |
Cheap Marion 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $650 | $7,387 |
Cheap Marion 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,560 | $1,500 | $5,456 |
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Cheapest Available Marion Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Marion, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Highlands priced from $580. 101 Park Place Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marion apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Highlands | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $580 |
101 Park Place Ave | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Hawthorne at Southside | TIMELESS Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,160 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marion, NC
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marion area is the $1.49 price per square foot B7 Model at Blue Bell at Lenoir Mills in the starting from $2,559. The second greatest value Marion apartment is the 3 BR Model at 101 Park Place Ave starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 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. |
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Blue Bell at Lenoir Mills | B7 | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
101 Park Place Ave | 3 BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Plaza View Luxury Condominiums | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
Woods Edge | C2d - Dogwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Creekside at Weaverville | Weaverville 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Riverview Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Parkway Crossing | Mitchell | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Union Square Apartments | Two Bedroom - Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Goldelm at The Views | A1 The Carolina | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Berrington Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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Getting Around Marion, NC
Walk Score®
28 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
14 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marion Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Marion?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Marion is at Hawthorne at Southside listed at $1,160.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Marion Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marion Apartment is $580 at The Highlands.
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 $650 at The Highlands.
What is the most affordable Marion Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Marion Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 101 Park Place Ave and starts from $1,500.
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