Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marion, NC from $700 (32 Rentals)
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L & H Apartments

101 Park Place Ave

Beverly Road Apartments

Parkway Crossing

Blue Bell at Lenoir Mills

Woodbridge Apartments

Berrington Village
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Murphy`s Farm Apartments

River Ridge

The Condominiums at Cedarwood

Morganton Trading Company

Plaza View Luxury Condominiums

Hawthorne at Southside

The Northside at Merrimon

Ascot Point Village

Eastwood Village Apartment Homes

Retreat At Hunt Hill
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Verde Vista

Willow Ridge

Woodberry Apartments

1394 McGee St

1822 Willowberry Ln

138 Cowan St

30 Craven Hill Cir

160 Whitney Blvd

Haw Creek Mews Apartments and Townhomes

5904 US-70
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118 Pine Hill Dr

1 Briar Branch Rd
Marion, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marion?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Marion Studio Apartments | $1,649 | $1,360 | $2,060 |
Marion 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,598 | $995 | $3,372 |
Marion 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,943 | $1,095 | $4,168 |
Marion 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,583 | $1,500 | $5,164 |
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Cheapest Available Marion Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Marion, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at 101 Park Place Ave priced from $1,000. Haw Creek Mews Apartments and Townhomes in the Chi Asheville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,268. 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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101 Park Place Ave | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Haw Creek Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Abbington Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,268 |
Berrington Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,282 |
Murphy`s Farm Apartments | One Bedroom With Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,289 |
Enclave Piney Mountain | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Plaza View Luxury Condominiums | 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Hawthorne at Southside | TIMELESS Richmond | 1BR,1BA | $1,311 |
The Northside at Merrimon | 2 bed/1 bath flat | 2BR,1BA | $1,326 |
Ascot Point Village | Classic Collection: Serenity | 1BR,1BA | $1,328 |
Retreat At Hunt Hill | Nantahala-S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,360 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marion, NC and Nearby
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marion area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3 BR Model at 101 Park Place Ave in the starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Marion apartment is the 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model Model at Plaza View Luxury Condominiums starting at $1,300 with a $1.18 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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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 |
River Ridge | Elm | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
Eastwood Village Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
Goldelm at The Views | A1 The Carolina | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
Woods Edge | Ad - Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Willow Ridge | Asheville | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
Haw Creek Mews Apartments and Townhomes | The Abbington Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Berrington Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Murphy`s Farm Apartments | One Bedroom With Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Best Local Schools in Marion, NC
West Mcdowell Middle School
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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 Retreat At Hunt Hill listed at $1,360.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Marion Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marion Apartment is $1,000 at 101 Park Place Ave.
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 $1,200 at 101 Park Place Ave.
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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