Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Creek Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (42 Rentals)

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Oaks View at 2300
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks View at 2300

2300 Fitzroy Pl SColumbus, OH 43224
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Chateau Morse
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Morse

3188 Chateau Morse CtColumbus, OH 43231
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510 - CLEVELAND PLAZA
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

510 - CLEVELAND PLAZA

4151 Cleveland AveColumbus, OH 43224
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Carriage House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House

3535 Derbyshire DrColumbus, OH 43224
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Lodge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lodge Apartments

1771 Red Robin RdColumbus, OH 43229
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Oak Tree Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree Village

2200 Walford LnColumbus, OH 43224
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Brickyard 60th
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brickyard 60th

1871-1899 Oakland Park AveColumbus, OH 43224

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Walnut Creek, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Walnut Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walnut Creek area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Thornapple priced from $745. Coves at Columbus on Cleveland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Walnut Creek apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ThornappleS1Studio,1BA$745
Coves at Columbus on Cleveland3788 Cleveland Avenue - 3788-1051BR,1BA$775
Village Court Apartments1 Bedroom at Village Court Apartments1BR,1BA$780
Victoria Village1 Bedroom Apartment in Prime Location in Columbus1BR,1BA$800
The Trails at Arbor CourtWillow Oak1BR,1BA$844
Clear Point Gardens1 BR - Medium - Upgrade1BR,1BA$880
Northern Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$895
Shiloh Crossings Apartments1 BED, 1 BATH1BR,1BA$899
Oak Tree VillageOak Tree - 2 Bed 1 Bath Garden2BR,1BA$899
Eden of Easton ApartmentsThe Greenway1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, OH

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut Creek area is the $1.14 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at Summit Park Apartments in the in the Northland neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Walnut Creek apartment is the Townhouse - Upgrade Model at Penny Lane Mews starting at $1,350 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Cassady neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Summit Park Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Penny Lane MewsTownhouse - Upgrade3BR,1.5BA$1.29
Victoria Village3 Bedroom Apartment in Prime Location in Columbus3BR,1.5BA$1.24
Oak Tree VillageOak Tree - 2 Bed 1 Bath Garden2BR,1BA$0.87
Timber Trail Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.28
Northern Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.90
Elms2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.19
Summerwynd ApartmentsUpstairs unit w/ balcony)2BR,1BA$1.06
Bluff Gardens ApartmentsLive Bigger in a Townhome-Style Apartment You’l...2BR,1BA$1.17
Coves at Columbus on Cleveland3788 Cleveland Avenue - 3788-1051BR,1BA$1.07

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Creek Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Walnut Creek?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Walnut Creek is under $949.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Walnut Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Walnut Creek is Coves at Columbus on Cleveland which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Walnut Creek costs $2,499.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Walnut Creek?

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 42 regular apartments in Walnut Creek that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Walnut Creek?

Cheap apartments in Walnut Creek have an average cost of $156 which is $2,343 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Creek.

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