Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Creek Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (79 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2472 Agler Rd

ColumbusOH43224

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Summit Park Apartments
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$1,045 - $1,575
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Summit Park Apartments

4370 Le Marie CtColumbus, OH 43224
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The Gardens Columbus
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$1,226 - $2,642
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The Gardens Columbus

3701 Governors Club BlvdColumbus, OH 43219
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property at 2901 Bridgewalk St

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2901 Bridgewalk St

ColumbusOH43224
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Oaks View at 2300

2300 Fitzroy Pl SColumbus, 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 1 Bed unit found at Abbey Lane priced from $715. Thornapple has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Walnut Creek apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Abbey Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$715
ThornappleS1Studio,1BA$745
Coves at Columbus on Cleveland3788 Cleveland Avenue - 3788-1051BR,1BA$775
Village Court Apartments1 Bedroom at Village Court Apartments1BR,1BA$799
Eden of Easton ApartmentsThe Greenway1BR,1BA$799
Victoria Village1 Bedroom Apartment in Prime Location in Columbus1BR,1BA$800
Flats on Tamarack1x11BR,1BA$849
The Trails at Arbor CourtBlack Oak2BR,1BA$886
Shiloh Crossings Apartments1 BED, 1 BATH1BR,1BA$899
Summerwynd ApartmentsUpstairs unit w/ balcony)2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, OH

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut Creek area is the $0.77 price per square foot Oak Tree - 3 Bed 1 Bath Garden Model at OakTree Village in the in the Northland neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Walnut Creek apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Summit Park Apartments starting at $1,475 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Northland 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.
OakTree VillageOak Tree - 3 Bed 1 Bath Garden3BR,1BA$0.77
Summit Park Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.18
2765 Cleveland Ave, Unit D2765 Cleveland Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
Victoria Village3 Bedroom Apartment in Prime Location in Columbus3BR,1.5BA$1.24
Oakland Park Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Summerwynd ApartmentsUpstairs unit w/ balcony)2BR,1BA$0.93
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
Flats on Tamarack1x11BR,1BA$1.26
Abbey Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Creek Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Walnut Creek is Abbey Lane which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Walnut Creek costs $2,399.

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 39 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 $115 which is $2,284 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Creek.

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