Rent in Marion, NC
A 2-bedroom in Marion, NC (ZIP 28752) typically rents for about $721 a month, with a range of $721–$1,012. Owner-occupied homes in McDowell County pay about 0.53% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $864 | $864 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $493 | $493–$910 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $721 | $721–$1,012 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $931 | $931–$1,289 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,330 | $1,330 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Marion ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Marion, NC?
- About $721 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $721–$1,012. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Marion, NC?
- About $493 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $493–$910. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Marion, NC?
- About $931 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $931–$1,289. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Marion, NC?
- About $864 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $864. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Marion, NC?
- About $1,330 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,330. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Marion, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in McDowell County pay a typical 0.53% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Marion rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).