Last updated on June 11, 2026

Average rent in
Merion Village, Columbus, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Merion Village

$1,625/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Merion Village is $1,625 per month as of June 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $325 less per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Merion Village

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Merion Village rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $1,322, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Merion Village run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.

Listings

Studio

$1,115

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,295

9%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,850

3%

44%

3 bedroom

$2,100

2%

28%

4 bedroom

$2,297

12%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,115

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

44%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,297

Last 30 days

12%

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$1,625
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Merion Village, Columbus, OH is 12% higher than the median rent in Brewery District, Columbus, OH.

Discover rentals in Merion Village, Columbus, OH

409-419 Welch (EEL) - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

Merion Village apartment for rent in Columbus

409-419 Welch (EEL)

409 E Welch Ave, Columbus, OH 43207

2 beds

1 bath

$980

Apartment for rent

461-463 Reinhard Ave - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

461-463 Reinhard Ave

461 Reinhard Ave, Columbus, OH 43206

3 beds

1 bath

$1,470

Apartment for rent

75 E Markison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Merion Village townhouse for rent in Columbus

3 beds

1 bath

$1,550

House for rent

Available Aug 14

1617 S 8th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Merion Village house for rent in Columbus

Duplex Merion Village

1617 S 8th St, Columbus, OH 43207

3 beds

1 bath

$1,650

House for rent

Available Aug 15

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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 $1,625 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Merion Village?

Average rent prices in Merion Village have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Merion Village rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Merion Village is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 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 $65,000/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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