True Cost of Renting in Marietta, GA
Marietta is the Cobb County seat and home to Lockheed Martin's Dobbins-adjacent facilities — one of the largest aerospace employers in the Southeast. The historic downtown square has revitalized with restaurants and boutiques, offering genuine walkability in what is otherwise a car-dependent suburban county. Rents run 20–25% below comparable Atlanta intown neighborhoods.
Neighborhoods & Average Rents
Downtown Marietta Square
- Studio:
- $1,300/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $1,600/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $2,100/mo
Historic courthouse square with walkable retail and restaurants; mix of converted historic buildings and newer infill apartments. Street parking generally available. Georgia Power electric. Best walkability in Cobb County.
Roswell Street Corridor
- Studio:
- $1,100/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $1,400/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,900/mo
Linear apartment corridor along US-41 connecting Marietta to Atlanta; older complexes at lower rents. Car-dependent but good access to I-75. Near WellStar Kennestone Hospital campus.
East Cobb / Johnson Ferry
- 1 Bed:
- $1,700/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $2,300/mo
Upscale suburban corridor east of Marietta; newer apartment communities with resort amenities. Top-rated Cobb County schools. Higher rents reflect school quality premium. Completely car-dependent.
Utility Providers
- Electric
- Georgia Power
- Water
- Cobb County Water System
- Internet
- Comcast Xfinity, AT&T Internet, T-Mobile Home Internet
Commute & Transportation
Marietta has no MARTA rail service, but I-75 and US-41 provide freeway access to Downtown Atlanta (25 min off-peak, 45–60 min rush hour). The Cumberland/Galleria employment center is 8 miles southeast via I-75. Dobbins Air Reserve Base is adjacent to Marietta, and Lockheed Martin's Marietta facility employs thousands of aerospace workers. Cobb County Transit (CCT) provides express bus service to Downtown Atlanta. The SunTrust Park (Truist Park) / The Battery development 3 miles east has added employment and retail anchors.
Rental Market Overview
Marietta offers Cobb County's best balance of walkability and affordability — rents run 20–25% below comparable intown Atlanta units. Georgia Power rates apply, with summer bills typically $110–180/month. The absence of MARTA rail means car costs are significant — budget for one or two vehicles. WellStar Kennestone Hospital (Marietta's largest employer) and the aerospace cluster at Dobbins create stable professional rental demand. Cobb County's top-rated schools support family-renter premiums in the East Cobb area.
Data last updated: 2026-04
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