The Barrett
345 E Deshler Ave,
Columbus, OH 43206
$1,394 - $3,004 Total Monthly Price
1-2 Beds
Area Guide
Merion Village Columbus, OH
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 August 2026, the average apartment rent in Merion Village is $794 for one bedroom, $828 for two bedrooms, and $3,001 for three 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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360 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$794/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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722 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$828/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,800 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,001/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Merion Village
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Merion Village - Columbus, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Merion Village - Columbus, OH offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
60
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Merion Village - Columbus, OH are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Merion Village - Columbus, OH from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
30
/ 100
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Reviews of Merion Village - Columbus, OH
Niche Reviews 
4 Reviews
Niche User
10 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review
There is no real community because most of us are renting we are not concerned with the community. They do have a block party once a year and there is a food bank close by that sends out community invitations every now and them.
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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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.