Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Heights Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (80 Rentals)

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Autumn Chase
$875 - $1,350
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Autumn Chase

5596 Autumn Chase DrColumbus, OH 43232
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3402 Beachworth Dr

ColumbusOH43232
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Montrose Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montrose Square

2315 Seville AveColumbus, OH 43232
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Elaine Park Drive
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elaine Park Drive

4039-4062 Elaine Park DrColumbus, OH 43227
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Livingston Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Livingston Commons

1410 Livingston CtColumbus, OH 43227

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Oak Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Village

1756 McNaughten RdColumbus, OH 43232
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KP EASTLAND, LLC
1 Bedroom Apartments

KP EASTLAND, LLC

2510 Kimberly Pky EColumbus, OH 43232
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520 - EMBASSY PLAZA
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 - EMBASSY PLAZA

4069 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43227
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Preserve at Canal
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Preserve at Canal

2773 Citizens PlColumbus, OH 43232
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McNaughten Plaza
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

McNaughten Plaza

1484 McNaughten RdColumbus, OH 43232
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Carlton Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Manor

4036-4056 Carlton AveColumbus, OH 43227

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Walnut Heights, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Walnut Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walnut Heights area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Olde Cape Colony priced from $759. Cornerstone Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Walnut Heights apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olde Cape Colony1x11BR,1BA$759
Cornerstone CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$799
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Premium1BR,1BA$800
Chelsea Townhomes1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$839
The Flats on Kimberly1 BR - Premium1BR,1BA$875
Autumn ChaseStudioStudio,1BA$875
Chandler Commons Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Revi Columbus EastStudioStudio,1BA$898
Chatham Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Century City ApartmentsThe Wilshire1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Heights, OH

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut Heights area is the $0.91 price per square foot Ren 2 BR Townhome w/ Garage & UF Basement Model at Oak Bend Commons in the in the Preston Trails neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Walnut Heights apartment is the 2 bed Model at Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes starting at $995 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Eastland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak Bend CommonsRen 2 BR Townhome w/ Garage & UF Basement2BR,2.5BA$0.91
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1.5BA$0.59
Preston PointeThe Fairfield3BR,2.5BA$1.11
Park Trails Apartments3/2.53BR,2.5BA$1.14
Countryview East Apartments3 Beds, 2.5 baths3BR,2.5BA$1.09
Preserve at Winchester CrossingThe Brook2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Colonial Park2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 976 Sq Ft, Finished Basement2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Cherryblossom WayBritton Plus2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Century City ApartmentsThe Burbank1BR,1BA$1.34
Olde Cape Colony1x11BR,1BA$1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Walnut Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Walnut Heights is under $899.

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

The cheapest apartment in Walnut Heights is Olde Cape Colony which is listed at $759, while the average apartment in Walnut Heights costs $1,803.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Walnut Heights?

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 22 regular apartments in Walnut Heights 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 Heights?

Cheap apartments in Walnut Heights have an average cost of $254 which is $1,549 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Heights.

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