Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Creek Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (16 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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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. 510 - CLEVELAND PLAZA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $759. Here are the most affordable Walnut Creek apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ThornappleS1Studio,1BA$745
510 - CLEVELAND PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$759
Coves at Columbus on Cleveland3788 Cleveland Avenue - 3788-1051BR,1BA$775
Flats on Tamarack1x11BR,1BA$799
Tamarack Arms Apartments1/11BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Creek, OH

As of December 13, 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 3BR/1.5BA Model at Elms starting at $1,429 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the North East Columbus 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
Elms3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.24
Northern Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.90
Victoria Village2/1 GDN2BR,1BA$0.89
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
Flats on Tamarack1x11BR,1BA$1.18
Tamarack Arms Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.23
510 - CLEVELAND PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.22

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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

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 $875.

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

The cheapest apartment in Walnut Creek is 510 - CLEVELAND PLAZA which is listed at $759, 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 46 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 $131 which is $2,368 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Creek.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!