Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Heights Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (43 Rentals)

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Autumn Chase
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Chase

5596 Autumn Chase DrColumbus, OH 43232
Corporate Housing
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Oak Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Village

1756 McNaughten RdColumbus, OH 43232
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Elaine Park Drive
2 Bedroom Apartments

Elaine Park Drive

4039-4062 Elaine Park DrColumbus, OH 43227

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Chartwell Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chartwell Apartments

3683 Chartridge DrCanal Winchester, OH 43110
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Pine Tree Lane
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Lane

2185-2233 Pine Tree LnReynoldsburg, OH 43068
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STRATFORD EAST
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

STRATFORD EAST

3401 Quinlan BlvdCanal Winchester, OH 43110
Senior Living
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Muirwood Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Muirwood Village

3251 Haddington DrReynoldsburg, OH 43068

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 Studio unit found at SUMMER REDUCED RENT priced from $680. Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Walnut Heights apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SUMMER REDUCED RENTStudio - Independence VillageStudio,1BA$680
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Cornerstone CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$699
The Flats on KimberlyStudio - PremiumStudio,1BA$700
Pine Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Century City ApartmentsThe Burbank1BR,1BA$799
AmesburyOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$820
Clear Stone Place1x11BR,1BA$867
Commons At Waters Edge1 Bed 1 Bath Premium1BR,1BA$877
Revi Columbus EastStudioStudio,1BA$879

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Heights, OH

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Heights area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3/2.5 Model at Park Trails Apartments in the in the Southeast Canal Winchester neighborhood starting from $1,563. The second greatest value Walnut Heights apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Countryview East Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Southeast Canal Winchester 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.
Park Trails Apartments3/2.53BR,2.5BA$1.20
Countryview East Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Baldwin Blacklick TownhomesBlacklick TH12BR,1.5BA$1.27
Colonial Park TownhomesB32BR,2.5BA$1.21
Napa Townhomes2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Chatham Village2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.24
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.92
Eden at Caleb's CrossingThe Shepherd1BR,1BA$1.22
Williamsburg SquarePatriot1BR,1BA$1.29
Century City ApartmentsThe Wilshire1BR,1BA$1.23

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Walnut Heights, Columbus, OH

Ranked #60

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Walnut Heights Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $879.

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

The cheapest apartment in Walnut Heights is Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Walnut Heights costs $1,609.

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 15 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 $261 which is $1,348 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Heights.

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