Marion, Ohio Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Marion, Ohio rental market.

Marion, Ohio

Average Apartment Rent

$1,138

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

Infinity%

As of July 2026

Compared to a year ago, Marion, Ohio apartments have recorded a Infinity% rent increase.

Marion, Ohio Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Jul 2026
Marion $1,138
National $1,725
Marion
National
Jul 2026
$1,138
$1,725

Marion, Ohio Average Apartment Rent

Marion, Ohio Apartment rent ranges

Under $1,000
$1,001 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,000
$2,001 - $2,500
$2,501 - $3,000
Over $3,000

At 46.49%, apartments priced Under $1,000 represent the bulk of Marion, Ohio rentals, while condos priced Over $3,000 hold the lowest share of the market – 3.34%.

Marion, Ohio Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 5,512
Owner occupied housing units 6,754

Renters take up 45% of Marion, Ohio real estate, occupying a total of 5,512 units, while homeowners live in 6,754 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

5.1

Renter median household income**

$31,887

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.4

Rental vacancy rate**

3.4%

Marion, Ohio Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 191
1 bed 1,181
2 beds 1,741
3 beds 1,943
4 beds 380
5 or more beds 76

There are 1,943 rentals in Marion, Ohio with 3 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 35%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 76 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Marion, Ohio homes for rent is 5.1.

Marion, Ohio Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 563
25 - 34 years 1,112
35 - 44 years 1,025
45 - 54 years 871
55 - 59 years 537
60 - 64 years 397
65 - 74 years 564
75 - 84 years 272
85 years and over 171

Most condos for rent in Marion, Ohio are occupied by residents in the 25 - 34 years age group (20%), followed by those in the 35 - 44 years age group (19%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 3%.

Marion, Ohio Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 2,903
Non-Family Households 2,609

Marion, Ohio Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 1,840
No related children of the householder under 18 3,672

A total of 2,903 apartments for rent in Marion, Ohio, or 53% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 33% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 1,840 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Marion, Ohio is 2.4.

Marion, Ohio Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 827
High school graduate (including equivalency) 2,519
Some college or associate's degree 1,844
Bachelor's degree or higher 322

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 6% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 15% of the homes for rent in Marion, Ohio.

Marion, Ohio Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 168
Built 2000 - 2009 245
Built 1990 - 1999 285
Built 1980 - 1989 479
Built 1970 - 1979 945
Built 1960 - 1969 662
Built 1950 - 1959 525
Built 1940 - 1949 303
Built 1939 or earlier 1,900

The highest share of Marion, Ohio apartment rentals, namely 34% or 1,900 units, were Built 1939 or earlier, followed by those Built 1970 - 1979 (17%, 945 units), and the ones Built 1960 - 1969 (12%, 662 units).

Marion, Ohio Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 387
Moved in 2018 to 2020 1,464
Moved in 2010 to 2017 2,952
Moved in 2000 to 2009 448
Moved in 1990 to 1999 185
Moved in 1989 or earlier 76

Median year renter moved into unit 2016

Most Marion, Ohio renters (54%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 1% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Marion, Ohio condos for rent is 2016.

Marion, Ohio Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 1,098
1 vehicle available 2,662
2 vehicles available 1,394
3 vehicles available 270
4 or more vehicles available 88

When it comes to transportation options, 48% of Marion, Ohio renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 25% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 20% have No vehicle available.

Marion, Ohio Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 3,862
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 804
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 98
Walked 120
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 124
Worked at home 172

Marion, Ohio Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 10,141
Moved within same county 1,885
Moved from different county within same state 528
Moved from different state 318

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Marion, Ohio apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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