Last updated on October 25, 2026

Average rent in
Merion Village, Columbus, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Merion Village

$1,475/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Merion Village is $1,475 per month as of October 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $425 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Merion Village

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Merion Village rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Merion Village, Columbus, OH

Average rent prices in Merion Village have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Merion Village, Columbus, OH

Rent prices in Merion Village vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Merion Village is $1,377, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Merion Village run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.

Listings

Studio

$1,111

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$1,295

1%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,622

3%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,662

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,015

No Change

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,111

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,622

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,662

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,015

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Merion Village, Columbus, OH, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Merion Village, Columbus, OH compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Merion Village and Brewery District by all bedroom counts and property types.

Merion Village

Median rent price$1,475
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,477
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Merion Village, Columbus, OH is equal to the median rent in Brewery District, Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in Merion Village, Columbus, OH

Jenkins Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Jenkins Lofts

27 W Jenkins Ave, Columbus, OH 43207

1–3 beds

1 bath

$506–$1,458

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Columbus Renaissance Housing I - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Columbus Renaissance Housing I

33 W Morrill Ave, Columbus, OH 43207

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$971–$1,297

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
133 E Markison Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Merion Village apartment for rent in Columbus

2 beds

1 bath

$1,145

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1516 S High St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

2 Bedroom Townhouse Merion Village

1516 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Merion Village, Columbus, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Merion Village rental market.

How much is rent in Merion Village?

The average rent in Merion Village is $1,475 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Merion Village?

Average rent prices in Merion Village have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Merion Village rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Merion Village is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Merion Village?

To comfortably afford rent in Merion Village, you'd need to earn approximately $59,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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