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1538 South Fourth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207, United States|Merion Village
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Property Overview
Situated in a well-rated neighborhood, this property features notable amenities such as outdoor spaces and flooring options like tile, vinyl, or hardwood. With top-rated schools just a short distance away and a strong value-for-money ranking in the area, it caters to diverse lifestyles. Additionally, pet-friendly features and proximity to pet services enhance its appeal for those with pets.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- High school nearby
- Less expensive
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1538 South Fourth Street, Merion Village
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Central Heat |
| Decorative Fireplace | Family Room |
| Fireplace | Hardwood Cabinet |
| Hardwood Floor | Kitchen Recently Updated |
| Living Room | Recently Rehabbed |
| Recently Renovated |
Building
| Basement | Cats OK |
| Dogs OK | No Smoking |
| Onsite Laundry | Private Porch |
Grounds
| Fenced Yard | Off-Street Parking |
| Outdoor Space |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Apartments in ColumbusMerion Village 1538 South Fourth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207, United States
Apartments in ColumbusMerion Village 1538 South Fourth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207, United States
Sweet deal!
This listing is 30% below the median price for 3 bedroom apartments in Merion Village.
This 3 Bed 1 Bath townhome is a short walk to local eateries and entertainment in the area or take a quick Uber to nearby German Village, Brewery District, Short North, and Old Town East. This spacious 3 bed unit features: - Central AC - Hardwood Floors - Custom Tiled Shower - Spacious basement - Off-Street Parking In The Rear - Fenced In Back Yard - Covered Front Porch - Decorative Fireplace Mantel Managed by Stratagem Management. We offer quality customer service, prompt maintenance, online payments on our online resident portals for easy access. Apply now by using this link : https www stratagemmanagement com availability Apartment Central Ac Covered Front Porch Laundry Hookups
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 1538 South Fourth Street compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.0 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Merion Village |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 43207 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Merion Village
3-bedroom apartments at 1538 South Fourth Street cost about 30% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Columbus.
Median rents as of Nov 22 2025.
Merion Village
Columbus
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,696 |
| January 2024 | $1,700 |
| February 2024 | $1,696 |
| March 2024 | $1,752 |
| April 2024 | $1,798 |
| May 2024 | $1,743 |
| June 2024 | $1,751 |
| July 2024 | $1,741 |
| August 2024 | $1,744 |
| September 2024 | $1,736 |
| October 2024 | $1,740 |
| November 2024 | $1,712 |
| December 2024 | $1,696 |
| January 2025 | $1,699 |
| February 2025 | $1,710 |
| March 2025 | $1,753 |
| April 2025 | $1,800 |
| May 2025 | $1,800 |
| June 2025 | $1,800 |
| July 2025 | $1,796 |
| August 2025 | $1,804 |
| September 2025 | $1,800 |
| October 2025 | $1,798 |
| November 2025 | $1,794 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,950 |
| January 2024 | $1,900 |
| February 2024 | $1,607 |
| March 2024 | $1,641 |
| April 2024 | $1,718 |
| May 2024 | $1,782 |
| June 2024 | $1,810 |
| July 2024 | $1,808 |
| August 2024 | $2,370 |
| September 2024 | $2,275 |
| October 2024 | $2,118 |
| November 2024 | $1,748 |
| December 2024 | $1,915 |
| January 2025 | $1,980 |
| February 2025 | $1,683 |
| March 2025 | $1,527 |
| April 2025 | $1,370 |
| May 2025 | $1,572 |
| June 2025 | $1,598 |
| July 2025 | $1,596 |
| August 2025 | $1,612 |
| September 2025 | $1,747 |
| October 2025 | $1,649 |
| November 2025 | $1,779 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Last month | $1,395 |
Schools near 1538 South Fourth Street
Southwood Elementary School
1500 s 4th st
columbus, OH, 43207
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-
Oakland Park Elementary School
3392 atwood ter
columbus, OH, 43224
PK, K-5Public
C
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Neighborhood
Merion Village | Columbus, OH
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Columbus near 1538 South Fourth Street
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1538 South Fourth Street, Columbus
Groceries
7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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