Cheap Homes for Rent in Merion Village Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $1,300 (13 Rentals)

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property at 287 E Woodrow Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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287 E Woodrow Ave, Unit 289

287 E Woodrow Ave
ColumbusOH43207
property at 274 E Barthman Ave

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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274 E Barthman Ave

ColumbusOH43207

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Cheapest Available Merion Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merion Village area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 65-75 Moler St priced from $850. Jenkins Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Merion Village apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
65-75 Moler St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
Jenkins Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,025
Parsons Village East Senior ApartmentsA22BR,1BA$1,331
365 Frebis Ave3 Bed3BR,3BA$3,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merion Village, OH

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merion Village area is the $1.68 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at 365 Frebis Ave in the in the South Columbus neighborhood starting from $3,025. 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.
365 Frebis Ave3 Bed3BR,3.5BA$1.68
Jenkins Lofts3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.26
63 E Moler St, Unit 61 E Moler St63 E Moler St2BR,1BA$1.86
Parsons Village East Senior ApartmentsA22BR,1BA$1.48
65-75 Moler St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merion Village

What type of rentals are currently available in Merion Village?

There are currently 68 Apartments for Rent in Merion Village, OH with pricing that ranges from $800 to $3,025. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merion Village ranging from $1,300 to $2,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merion Village?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merion Village ranges from $1,300 to $2,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,939.

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