Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merion Village Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (13 Rentals)

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58 Neff St
2 Bedroom Apartments

58 Neff St

58 Neff StColumbus, OH 43207
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64 Neff St
2 Bedroom Apartments

64 Neff St

64 Neff StColumbus, OH 43207
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Parsons Village West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parsons Village West

1854 S Washington AveColumbus, OH 43207
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Parsons Place Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parsons Place Apartments

350 E Barthman AveColumbus, OH 43207
Senior Living
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1262-1274 S High St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1262-1274 S High St

1262-1274 S High StColumbus, OH 43206
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Cheapest Available Merion Village Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jenkins Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$997
Parsons Village East Senior ApartmentsA22BR,1BA$1,314

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merion Village, OH

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merion Village area is the $1.32 price per square foot 1145 Jaeger St Model at 1145 Jaeger St, Unit B in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Merion Village apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Jenkins Lofts starting at $1,458 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the South Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merion Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1145 Jaeger St, Unit B1145 Jaeger St2BR,2BA$1.32
Jenkins Lofts3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.26
Parsons Village East Senior ApartmentsA22BR,1BA$1.46

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merion Village Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merion Village?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Merion Village that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.