Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Hills Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (42 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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Hamilton Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Crossing

540 S Hamilton RdWhitehall, OH 43213
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Chartwell Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chartwell Apartments

3683 Chartridge DrCanal Winchester, OH 43110
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Rosehill Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rosehill Plaza

1205 Rosehill RdReynoldsburg, OH 43068
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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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Briarcliff Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Briarcliff Plaza

1366 Briarcliff PlzReynoldsburg, OH 43068
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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 1 Bed unit found at Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes priced from $695. Cornerstone Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Walnut Hills apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$695
Cornerstone CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$699
Century City ApartmentsThe Wilshire1BR,1BA$749
Pine Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
York Terrace East1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$765
Villages at Eden CrossingNook1BR,1BA$774
The Life at Edgewater LandingMAPLE1BR,1BA$809
Clear Stone Place1x11BR,1BA$814
Commons At Waters Edge1 Bed 1 Bath Premium1BR,1BA$816
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$839

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Hills, OH

As of August 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Hills area is the $1.08 price per square foot Maple Model at McNaughten Woods Townhomes in the in the Greenbriar Farm neighborhood starting from $2,190. The second greatest value Walnut Hills apartment is the 3/2.5 Model at Park Trails Apartments starting at $1,563 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Southeast Canal Winchester 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 TownhomesMaple2BR,2.5BA$1.08
Park Trails Apartments3/2.53BR,2.5BA$1.20
WOODVIEW PLAZAT - 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$1.15
Countryview East Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Colonial Park TownhomesB32BR,2.5BA$1.21
Reynoldsburg Pointe Townhomes2 Bed TH UN2BR,1.5BA$1.16
HIBERNIAThe Edenberry1BR,1BA$1.12
York Terrace East1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.92
Century City ApartmentsThe Burbank1BR,1BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Walnut Hills, Columbus, OH

Ranked #68

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Walnut Hills Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

36 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Hills Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Walnut Hills is Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Walnut Hills costs $1,563.

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 9 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 $815 which is $748 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Hills.

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