The Barrett
345 E Deshler Ave,
Columbus, OH 43206
$1,374 - $2,984
1-2 Beds
Merion Village
Columbus, OH
Merion Village - Columbus, OH
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
Located in the heart of Downtown Columbus, Merion Village has roots dating back to the early 1800s. The area has an active neighborhood association that hosts potlucks and community events for town residents.
Apartments for rent in Merion Village are just a short walk from the Scioto River, with multiple parks lying along the river’s edge as part of the Scioto Mile. This 175-acre parkland features a free outdoor climbing wall and an Audubon center frequented by nature enthusiasts. Pedestrian and bike paths within the Mile provide a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Locals often find themselves taking in a meal at the Thurman Café on Thurman Avenue, a classic American steakhouse and burger joint. Or they venture a few blocks north to an assortment of small bakeries and eateries in the neighboring Brewery District.
Rent Trends
As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Merion Village is $402 for one bedroom, and $815 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Merion Village has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
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1 BR
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0 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$402/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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722 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$815/month
Average Rent
Transportation
76
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
37
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
60
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Reviews of Merion Village - Columbus, OH
Niche Reviews
4 Reviews
Niche User
9 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review
The houses are fair. Just okay in functioning condition a lot of them could use new siding, paint, and porch repairs to make them more appealing. They houses are more in functioning condition not visually pleasing conditions.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Scioto Audubon Metro Park
- Grange Insurance Audubon Center
- Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
- Kelton House Museum & Garden
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden
Airports
- Rickenbacker International
- John Glenn Columbus International
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† 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 November 2025.