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 top-rated schools support family-renter premiums in the East Cobb area. Georgia has no state-level rent control, so annual increases follow the open Cobb County market at every price point in the corridor described above.

Data last updated: 2026-04

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Renting in Marietta: Common Questions

What is the average rent in Marietta?
One-bedroom apartments in Marietta range from $1,400/month in Roswell Street Corridor to $1,700/month in East Cobb / Johnson Ferry. Two-bedroom units range from $1,900 to $2,300/month. These are base rents — add fees, utilities, and amenity costs to get the true all-in monthly cost.
What utilities do I need to set up in Marietta?
In Marietta, electricity is provided by Georgia Power, water by Cobb County Water System, and common internet providers include Comcast Xfinity, AT&T Internet, T-Mobile Home Internet. Ask the leasing office for the specific unit's average monthly bill rather than a city-wide figure — utility costs vary more by building age and insulation than by location within Marietta.
What neighborhoods are affordable in Marietta?
Roswell Street Corridor is the most affordable of the 3 Marietta neighborhoods covered here, at $1,400/month for a one-bedroom — $300 less than East Cobb / Johnson Ferry, roughly an 18% gap. That swing is often bigger than any fee or amenity difference between two buildings in the same neighborhood, which is why comparing across neighborhoods matters as much as comparing within one.
Is Marietta expensive to rent in?
Across the 3 neighborhoods covered here, the average one-bedroom in Marietta runs about $1,567/month before fees, utilities, and amenities are added — and those add-ons are exactly what a bare average hides. Marietta offers Cobb County's best balance of walkability and affordability — rents run 20–25% below comparable intown Atlanta units. Run the specific units you are considering through RentCompare to see the true all-in monthly cost rather than relying on an area average.

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