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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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Merion Village is $406 for one bedroom, $824 for two bedrooms, and $3,000 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Merion Village has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $406/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 722 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $824/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,800 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,000/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

40 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

60 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

30 / 100

Reviews of Merion Village - Columbus, OH

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10 years and 5 months agoNiche 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.

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Points of Interest

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 February 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.