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1242 S Washington Ave, Columbus, OH 43206, USA|Merion Village
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Peak Property Group - Columbus
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Amenities for 1242 S Washington Ave, Merion Village
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Services
| On-Site Management |
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Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Cat Policy
Allowed
Large Dog Policy
Allowed
Other Policy
Allowed
Small Dog Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 1242 S Washington Ave
Located in Merion Village, just a short walk to Thurman Café and Red Brick Tap & Grill, with easy access to Interstate 71! Key Features Include: - Island Style Kitchen -NEWLY Renovated -Stainless-steel appliances -Granite countertops -Dishwasher -Hardwood floors -Air conditioning -Washer/dryer hookups -Unfinished basement -Front porch and Private fenced back patio -Off-Street Parking Please note, the photos shown are of a similar unit and are intended to showcase the fixtures, and cosmetic features. While they accurately reflect the style and finishes, the actual unit will vary. Professionally managed by Peak Property Group. We are proud to offer friendly professional service, 24/7 maintenance, online rent payment, online resident portals for easy communications, and of course we are pet friendly. By submitting your information on this page you consent to being contacted by the Property Manager and RentEngine via SMS, phone, or email.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1242 S Washington Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.3 miles away
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1.9 miles away
- Distance from grocery stores
- The nearest grocery store is 4.3 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Merion Village |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 43206 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Merion Village
2-bedroom apartments at 1242 S Washington Ave cost about 2% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Columbus.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Merion Village
Columbus
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,391 |
| December 2024 | $1,388 |
| January 2025 | $1,379 |
| February 2025 | $1,388 |
| March 2025 | $1,386 |
| April 2025 | $1,395 |
| May 2025 | $1,392 |
| June 2025 | $1,383 |
| July 2025 | $1,366 |
| August 2025 | $1,389 |
| September 2025 | $1,441 |
| October 2025 | $1,428 |
| November 2025 | $1,416 |
| December 2025 | $1,401 |
| January 2026 | $1,400 |
| February 2026 | $1,398 |
| March 2026 | $1,394 |
| April 2026 | $1,390 |
| May 2026 | $1,388 |
| June 2026 | $1,380 |
| July 2026 | $1,373 |
| August 2026 | $1,369 |
| September 2026 | $1,345 |
| October 2026 | $1,332 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,347 |
| December 2024 | $1,200 |
| January 2025 | $1,374 |
| February 2025 | $1,096 |
| March 2025 | $1,095 |
| April 2025 | $1,095 |
| May 2025 | $1,095 |
| June 2025 | $1,286 |
| July 2025 | $1,603 |
| August 2025 | $1,534 |
| September 2025 | $1,460 |
| October 2025 | $1,487 |
| November 2025 | $1,683 |
| December 2025 | $1,668 |
| January 2026 | $1,825 |
| February 2026 | $1,708 |
| March 2026 | $1,473 |
| April 2026 | $1,511 |
| May 2026 | $1,610 |
| June 2026 | $1,652 |
| July 2026 | $1,689 |
| August 2026 | $1,589 |
| September 2026 | $1,550 |
| October 2026 | $1,578 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 1242 S Washington Ave
Siebert Elementary School
385 reinhard ave
columbus, OH, 43206
PK, K-6Public
C
Special Education Center
1490 e main st
columbus, OH, 43205
PK, K-12Public
Beatty Park Elementary School
519 trevitt st
columbus, OH, 43203
K-5Public
C-
East Franklin Elementary School
1955 richmond rd
columbus, OH, 43223
PK, K-4Public
C+
Hamilton Local Preschool
775 rathmell rd
columbus, OH, 43207
PKPublic
Neighborhood
Merion Village | Columbus, OH
Getting around Columbus near 1242 S Washington Ave
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1242 S Washington Ave, Columbus
Groceries
9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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