salaryRent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Most homes (83.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $83,200 a year. That is $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Arizona cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Arizona. It is number 72 of 93 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Marana?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Marana
| Size | Marana | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,770 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,751 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,910 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,969 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,305 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Marana overall?
Everyday prices in Arizona overall are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Marana, so the Arizona figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Marana
Life in Marana
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marana?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $791 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $413,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,380 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Marana, AZ?
Renting in Marana costs a median of about $2,080 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Arizona median is $1,671.
How much do I need to make to live in Marana?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $83,200 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Marana cheap or expensive?
Marana is rated OK: rent takes 20.6% of the typical household income of $121,446. It ranks 72nd cheapest of 93 Arizona cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Marana?
The median homeowner in Marana pays $3,428 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Marana more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Arizona are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Marana?
The median home value in Marana is $413,800, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
56,938 people live in Marana. Numbers are typical (middle) values.