Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Heights Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (79 Rentals)

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property at 3445 Beachworth Dr

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3445 Beachworth Dr

ColumbusOH43232
property at 4568 Harbor Blvd

$1,500

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$1,500
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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4568 Harbor Blvd

ColumbusOH43232

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property at 3402 Beachworth Dr

$1,500

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$1,500
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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3402 Beachworth Dr

ColumbusOH43232
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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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Montrose Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montrose Square

2315 Seville AveColumbus, 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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KP EASTLAND, LLC
1 Bedroom Apartments

KP EASTLAND, LLC

2510 Kimberly Pky EColumbus, OH 43232
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Oak Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Village

1756 McNaughten RdColumbus, OH 43232
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Preserve at Canal
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Preserve at Canal

2773 Citizens PlColumbus, OH 43232
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Castleton Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Castleton Gardens

1620 Lonsdale RdColumbus, 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

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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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 Studio unit found at Pine Grove Apartments priced from $750. Olde Cape Colony has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $759. Here are the most affordable Walnut Heights apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Olde Cape Colony1x11BR,1BA$759
520 - EMBASSY PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$799
Cornerstone CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$799
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Premium1BR,1BA$800
KP EASTLAND, LLC1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$800
Century City ApartmentsThe Wilshire1BR,1BA$849
545 - LIVINGSTON COMMONS1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850
Autumn ChaseStudioStudio,1BA$850
The Flats on Kimberly1 BR - Premium1BR,1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Heights, OH

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut Heights area is the $0.86 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 $1,510. 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$0.86
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1.5BA$0.59
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$1.24
Colonial Park2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 976 Sq Ft, Finished Basement2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Napa TownhomesMaple2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Chatham Village2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.24
520 - EMBASSY PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Olde Cape Colony1x11BR,1BA$1.24

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Walnut Heights, Columbus, OH

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

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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 $880.

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 $1,686.

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 4 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 $238 which is $1,448 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Heights.

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