Renting in Marion
Marion's rental market runs genuinely affordable, within Iowa's standard statewide landlord-tenant framework, though this record discloses a real, sharp recent increase.
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Learn moreA real, disclosed rent spread
One-bedroom units were cited anywhere from approximately $652 to $770/month depending on source, with a separate RentCafe-cited median of $717 for one-bedrooms and $843 for studios.
A real, sharp recent increase
One source cited Marion rent as up approximately 18.88% year-over-year as of June 2026 -- a real, disclosed, notable jump this record does not smooth over, even against a genuinely low starting base.
Iowa landlord-tenant law governs statewide
Standard lease terms and Iowa statewide landlord-tenant law apply in Marion as elsewhere in the state. Confirm current statutory specifics directly for any actual dispute.
Key takeaways
- Marion's one-bedroom rent ran $652-$770/month across sources reviewed in 2026.
- A real, disclosed sharp increase (~18.88% YoY per one source) applies as of mid-2026.
- Iowa statewide landlord-tenant law governs; confirm current statutory specifics directly for any dispute.
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