Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Hills Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (70 Rentals)

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Autumn Chase
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$899 - $1,200
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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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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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Walnut Hills, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Walnut Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walnut Hills area of Columbus, OH is a Studio unit found at Pine Grove Apartments priced from $725. Cornerstone Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Walnut Hills apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Cornerstone CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$749
Ashford HillsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$775
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$775
Villages at Eden CrossingNook1BR,1BA$799
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Premium1BR,1BA$800
Williamsburg SquarePatriot - 1G1BR,1BA$815
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$839
Chelsea Townhomes1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$839
Century City ApartmentsThe Wilshire1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Hills, OH

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut Hills area is the $1.03 price per square foot Cedar Model at McNaughten Woods Townhomes in the in the Greenbriar Farm neighborhood starting from $1,930. The second greatest value Walnut Hills apartment is the Ren 2 BR Townhome w/ Garage & UF Basement Model at Oak Bend Commons starting at $1,650 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Preston Trails neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
McNaughten Woods TownhomesCedar2BR,2.5BA$1.03
Oak Bend CommonsRen 2 BR Townhome w/ Garage & UF Basement2BR,2.5BA$0.94
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1.5BA$0.46
Park Trails Apartments3/2.53BR,2.5BA$1.14
Countryview East Apartments3 Beds, 2.5 baths3BR,2.5BA$1.09
WOODVIEW PLAZAT - 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$1.19
Colonial Park2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 976 Sq Ft, Unfinished Base...2BR,1.5BA$1.23
HIBERNIAThe Edenberry1BR,1BA$1.22
Pheasant Run2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.08
Lyn VillageB12BR,1BA$1.22

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Walnut Hills, Columbus, and the greater Columbus area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Walnut Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Walnut Hills is under $849.

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

The cheapest apartment in Walnut Hills is Cornerstone Crossing which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Walnut Hills costs $1,652.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Walnut Hills?

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 19 regular apartments in Walnut Hills 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 Hills?

Cheap apartments in Walnut Hills have an average cost of $850 which is $802 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Hills.

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