Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Heights Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (44 Rentals)

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Montrose Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montrose Square

2315 Seville AveColumbus, OH 43232
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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 to 3 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
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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 $749. Century City Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Walnut Heights apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cornerstone CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$749
Century City ApartmentsThe Wilshire1BR,1BA$749
Pine Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Olde Cape Colony1x11BR,1BA$759
York Terrace East1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$765
The Life at Edgewater LandingMAPLE1BR,1BA$809
Commons At Waters Edge1 Bed 1 Bath Premium1BR,1BA$816
Clear Stone Place1x11BR,1BA$832
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$850
Williamsburg SquarePatriot1BR,1BA$854

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Heights, OH

As of September 13, 2025 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 $1,550. The second greatest value Walnut Heights apartment is the 2 bed Model at Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes starting at $850 with a $0.50 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$0.50
Park Trails Apartments3/2.53BR,2.5BA$1.20
Preston PointeThe Erie2BR,1BA$1.14
Countryview East Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Abbie LakesSycamore2BR,2BA$1.24
AspireRocky Fork2BR,2BA$1.24
Colonial Park TownhomesB32BR,2.5BA$1.21
York Terrace East1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Century City ApartmentsThe Burbank1BR,1BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Walnut Heights, Columbus, OH

Ranked #47

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Walnut Heights, Columbus, OH

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Heights Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Walnut Heights is Century City Apartments which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Walnut Heights costs $1,563.

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 $221 which is $1,342 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Heights.

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