Granite Valley Apartments
6741 C Ave NE,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
$1,225 - $1,475 | 2 Beds
Marion
Marion, IA
Area Guide
Small-town charm abounds in this Cedar Rapids suburb
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Upscale
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Peaceful
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Vibrant
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Convenient
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Located about five miles northeast of Cedar Rapids, Marion is a vibrant suburb brimming with small-town charm. Residents delight in Marion’s strong sense of community, which is fostered by exciting events like the Marion Arts Festival, Christmas in the Park, Uptown Marion Market, and the Swamp Fox Festival and Parade.
Marion boasts a historic Main Street district known as Uptown Marion, where eclectic shops, eateries, and bars housed in old-fashioned buildings surround a central City Square. A wide variety of apartments available for rent in Marion are actually within walking distance of this vibrant square. Marion’s community-oriented atmosphere is part of the city’s allure, along with its exceptional schools and close proximity to Cedar Rapids. Getting around from Marion is a breeze with convenience to U.S. 151.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Marion, IA is $790 for a studio, $622 for one bedroom, $931 for two bedrooms, and $1,250 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Marion has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$622/month
528 Sq Ft
Condo
$809/month
439 Sq Ft
Transportation
46
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
41
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Indian Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades K-4
411 Students
8
Public
Grades PK-4
412 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-4
544 Students
5
Public
Grades PK-4
388 Students
5
Public
Grades K-4
371 Students
5
Public
Grades 7-8
617 Students
6
Public
Grades 7-8
526 Students
4
Public
Grades 5-8
668 Students
2
Emerson Learning Center (HSAP)
Public
Grades K-12
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 9-12
722 Students
6
Public
Grades 9-12
2,271 Students
4
Emerson Learning Center (HSAP)
Public
Grades K-12
Rating Unavailable
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Indian Creek Nature Center
Military Bases
Airports
- The Eastern Iowa
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.