Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Creek Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $500 (26 Rentals)

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Oaks View at 2300
1 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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Thornapple Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Thornapple Apartments

3252 Thornway DrColumbus, OH 43231
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Oak Tree Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree Village

2200 Walford LnColumbus, 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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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 Coves at Columbus on Cleveland priced from $750. Abbey Lane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $756. Here are the most affordable Walnut Creek apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coves at Columbus on Cleveland3788 Cleveland Avenue - 3788-1051BR,1BA$750
Abbey Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$756
Village CourtLove Where You Live – Modern Finishes, Roomy La...1BR,1BA$799
Phoenix Point TownhomesSplash Into Savings – reimbursed application fe...1BR,1BA$800
Victoria VillageMove-In Special: Space, Savings & Style - Get 1...1BR,1BA$800
Shiloh Crossings Apartments1 BED, 1 BATH1BR,1BA$824
Clear Point Gardens1 BR - Small - Original1BR,1BA$830
Eden of Easton ApartmentsThe Greenway1BR,1BA$849
Stonecreek ApartmentsThe Location You Want — with a Deal You’ll Love...2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, OH

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Creek area is the $0.77 price per square foot 2 BDRM Model at Northern Place Townhomes in the in the Northland neighborhood starting from $1,209. The second greatest value Walnut Creek apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Northern Court Apartments starting at $1,195 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Linden 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.
Northern Place Townhomes2 BDRM2BR,1.5BA$0.77
Northern Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.20
1900 Agler Rd, Unit A1900 Agler Rd2BR,1BA$0.80
Summerwynd ApartmentsUpstairs unit w/ balcony)2BR,1BA$1.06
Bluff Gardens ApartmentsLive Bigger in a Townhome-Style Apartment You’l...2BR,1BA$1.17
Stonecreek ApartmentsThe Location You Want — with a Deal You’ll Love...2BR,1BA$0.97
Penny Lane MewsGarden - Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.26
Coves at Columbus on Cleveland3788 Cleveland Avenue - 3788-1051BR,1BA$1.03
Victoria VillageMove-In Special: Space, Savings & Style - Get 1...1BR,1BA$1.18
Abbey Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Columbus. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Walnut Creek Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Coves at Columbus on Cleveland which is listed at $750, 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 21 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 $109 which is $2,290 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Creek.

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