> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://josetijam.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Average Rent in Marietta, GA: What the Figures Really Show - URL: https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-marietta-ga/ - Published: 2026-10-13T05:51:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-13T15:31:02.000Z - Description: Average rent in Marietta, GA depends on the data source, the unit size and the month it was measured. This guide explains the main figures and what they mean for your budget. - Author: Housing Ledger Editorial - Tags: Marietta GA, rent prices, rental market, Georgia rent, #gce-cdfba30b The average rent in Marietta, GA is $2,204 a month for all bedrooms and property types, according to Zillow [\[1\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/marietta-ga/?ref=josetijam.com). That single figure mixes every unit size, so it will not match the rent you see for a one-bedroom or a studio. Other sites report lower figures, such as $1,301 a month across all apartment units [\[2\]](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/marietta-ga/?ref=josetijam.com). To go further, see [Average Rent in Atlanta GA: What the Latest Figures Show](https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-atlanta-ga/). The gap comes from differences in method, unit mix and timing. A figure from one site and a date may not match a figure from another site, so compare the source and the date before you use either number. This article breaks down the figures by bedroom count, compares Marietta with the national average and shows how the monthly figures have moved. Start with the number that matches the unit you want, then check how recent it is. Learn more in [Average Rent in Cedar Rapids, IA: What the Figures Say](https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-cedar-rapids-ia/). ## Why do the Marietta rent figures differ so much? The Marietta figures differ mainly because each source measures something different. Some average every rental, some report one bedroom size, and some report a median across current listings. Read the coverage column before you compare two numbers. Zillow's $2,204 is the broadest figure in the table. Its 1-bedroom figure is $1,336+ and its 2-bedroom figure is $1,586+. Compared with Zillow's all-units total, those two figures are well below it. [\[3\]](https://www.apartmentlist.com/ga/marietta?ref=josetijam.com) Two figures that look close can still describe different things. A median is a middle value, and an asking rent is the price a landlord advertises. Pick the figure whose coverage matches the unit you want to rent. ![A laptop on a wooden desk displays a map with colored pins across neighborhoods, with a notebook and coffee mug beside it.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=laptop%20showing%20rental%20map%20with%20neighborhood%20pins%20on%20desk&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4) ## How much does a studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom cost? The bedroom count you plan to rent, not the all-units average, sets the rent you should expect in Marietta. Pick the row that matches your unit size, then compare it only with figures from the same source. Related reading: [Average Rent in Corpus Christi, TX: What the Figures Mean](https://josetijam.com/average-rent-in-corpus-christi-tx/). Because these are averages, some units will list above them and some below. The plus sign marks a starting point, so the price you see in a listing may sit above it. Choose one source and use its figure for every unit you compare. If you need a second bedroom for a home office, budget from the two-bedroom row rather than the one-bedroom row. If you only need a single room and a bathroom, the studio and one-bedroom rows give you the closest match. ![Three furnished apartment living rooms of growing size side by side, showing how studio to two-bedroom units differ.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=three%20apartment%20living%20rooms%20of%20increasing%20size%20side%20by%20side&w=800&h=450&rs=1&c=4) ## How does Marietta compare with the rest of the country? Marietta's average rent is lower than the national average. For you, that means a typical Marietta rental costs noticeably less than a typical rental across the country. ### How much weight to give the 22% gap A different source that counts units or timing differently could produce a different percentage. Use the gap to judge whether Marietta sits above or below the national level, not to predict the exact difference you will pay. ### Comparing Marietta with nearby cities Marietta's average is easiest to judge against one neighboring city at a time, because each city's figure reflects its own mix of unit sizes. The practical approach is to compare Marietta with a neighboring city using one source only. Pull both averages from Apartments.com for the same month, so the method stays the same on both sides. If one city shows a higher average, check whether it has more larger units or newer buildings before you draw a conclusion. Unit mix can move an average more than the location does. ## Is rent in Marietta going up or down? The two sources you will find for Marietta point in different directions, so rent there is not clearly going up or down. ### Zillow shows a small rise Zillow's monthly series starts at $2,200 in January 2026 and reaches $2,250 in February [\[1\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/marietta-ga/?ref=josetijam.com). By September 2026 it stands at $2,299, compared with $2,200 in September 2025 [\[1\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/marietta-ga/?ref=josetijam.com). That is $99 more than a year earlier, so Zillow's series points up [\[1\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/marietta-ga/?ref=josetijam.com). ### Apartments.com shows a small decline For you, that means a modest drop rather than a sharp move, although it runs opposite to Zillow's direction. ### Why one month is not enough Zillow's series moves within a single year, from $2,200 in January to $2,299 in September, with several months in between at different levels [\[1\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/marietta-ga/?ref=josetijam.com). If you compared only February with January, you would see a $50 gain, but that one step would not show where rent is heading. To judge the trend, look at several months from the same source. Then compare each source's change over its own period, instead of setting a Zillow month beside an Apartments.com year. ## How should you use these figures in a budget? Start with the figure for your unit size, then budget near the upper end of the range for the neighborhoods you want. An all-units average mixes studios with houses, so it tells you little about the unit you will actually rent. A two-bedroom search should start from the two-bedroom figure. Apartments.com puts the average two-bedroom at $1,542 a month [\[2\]](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/marietta-ga/?ref=josetijam.com). Apartment List shows two-bedroom units from $1,586+ [\[3\]](https://www.apartmentlist.com/ga/marietta?ref=josetijam.com). The plus sign marks a starting price, not a ceiling [\[3\]](https://www.apartmentlist.com/ga/marietta?ref=josetijam.com), so plan for the higher number. Compare figures only when they come from the same source and the same month. Zillow's table shows February 2025 at $2,210 and February 2026 at $2,250 [\[1\]](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/marietta-ga/?ref=josetijam.com). A figure from another month, or from another source, can make a price look like it moved when the market has not changed much. Rent is only one monthly cost. Add utilities, parking and any recurring fees in the lease to the rent, then compare that total with your take-home pay. A unit that fits the rent line can still strain your budget once those extras are included. Work through one example. Take the bedroom row that matches your household, add your own utility estimate and every recurring fee, and treat that total as your real monthly cost. If it is more than you can comfortably pay, look at a smaller unit or another neighborhood before you apply. ## Which Marietta rent figure should you trust? No single Marietta rent number describes every rental, so the figure you trust should match the home you want. Pick the bedroom row that fits your household, and compare it only with other figures from the same source and month. Before you rely on any number, note the reporting date and what the source counts. A figure covering all bedrooms and property types will not match a two-bedroom apartment row, and a figure from one month will not match another month. Use the figure whose date and scope fit your search, then set your budget from that number. ## Sources 1. [Average Rental Price in Marietta, GA - Zillow](https://www.zillow.com/rental-manager/market-trends/marietta-ga/?ref=josetijam.com) 2. [Average Rent in Marietta, GA - Latest Rent Prices by Neighborhood](https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/marietta-ga/?ref=josetijam.com) 3. [Apartments for Rent in Marietta, GA - Apartment List](https://www.apartmentlist.com/ga/marietta?ref=josetijam.com)