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Marion, IL

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Small-town charm defines this cozy Southern Illinois community

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The city of Marion is a cozy community along Interstate 57 in Southern Illinois. Marion is a major commercial hub for the region, with the Illinois Star Centre mall serving as one of the city’s most popular attractions. Downtown features a vibrant collective of cafes, neighborhood bars, and specialty shops surrounding the Old Town Square, with the iconic Marion Clock Tower serving as the centerpiece.

Southern Illinois Miners baseball games at Rent One Park attract droves of fans in the summertime, and the Marion Cultural and Civic Center brings concerts and theater productions to town throughout the year. Shawnee National Forest is only a few minutes to the southeast, providing an excellent venue for spending quality time outdoors.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Marion, IL is $611 for one bedroom, $745 for two bedrooms, and $1,150 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Marion has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$611/month
654 Sq Ft
House
$980/month
850 Sq Ft
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Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

38

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

Longfellow Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

241 Students

9
out of 10

Washington Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

487 Students

8
out of 10

Lincoln Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

487 Students

5
out of 10

Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

389 Students

5
out of 10

Crab Orchard Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

339 Students

5
out of 10

Crab Orchard Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

339 Students

5
out of 10

Marion Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

726 Students

4
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Starquest Academy Rssp South

Public

Grades 6-12

Rating Unavailable
Rating Unavailable

Marion High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,159 Students

4
out of 10

Crab Orchard High School

Public

Grades 9-12

149 Students

2
out of 10
Rating Unavailable

Starquest Academy Rssp South

Public

Grades 6-12

Rating Unavailable
Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
  • Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge

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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.