Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Heights Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (41 Rentals)

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Clear Stone Place
Rent Specials
$899 - $1,120
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$874 - $1,095
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$25
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$899 - $1,120
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Clear Stone Place

5020 Chatterton RdColumbus, OH 43232
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Revi Columbus East
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$899 - $925
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$836 - $862
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$63
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$899 - $925
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Revi Columbus East

2084 S Hamilton RdColumbus, OH 43232
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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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Autumn Chase
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Chase

5596 Autumn Chase DrColumbus, OH 43232
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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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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
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The Baylor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Baylor

3995 S Hamilton RdGroveport, OH 43125
Student Housing
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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 Cornerstone Crossing priced from $699. Amesbury has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $741. Here are the most affordable Walnut Heights apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cornerstone CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$699
AmesburyStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$741
Pine Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Olde Cape Colony1x11BR,1BA$759
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$775
Century City ApartmentsThe Wilshire1BR,1BA$799
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Premium1BR,1BA$810
Life at Edgewater Landing1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$825
Williamsburg SquarePatriot - 1G1BR,1BA$829
KP EASTLAND, LLC1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Heights, OH

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut Heights area is the $0.89 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 $1,560. The second greatest value Walnut Heights apartment is the 2 bed Model at Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes starting at $775 with a $0.46 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$0.89
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1.5BA$0.46
Preston PointeThe Fairfield3BR,2.5BA$1.12
Park Trails Apartments3/2.53BR,2.5BA$1.14
Countryview East Apartments3 Beds, 2.5 baths3BR,2.5BA$1.09
AspireRocky Fork2BR,2BA$1.27
Colonial Park2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 976 Sq Ft, Unfinished Base...2BR,1.5BA$1.13
520 - EMBASSY PLAZA2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Century City ApartmentsThe Burbank1BR,1BA$1.19
Olde Cape Colony1x11BR,1BA$1.24

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Walnut Heights, Columbus, OH

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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 $850.

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

The cheapest apartment in Walnut Heights is Cornerstone Crossing which is listed at $739, while the average apartment in Walnut Heights costs $1,697.

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 10 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 $206 which is $1,491 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Heights.

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