
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Hills Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (43 Rentals)
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York Terrace East

Cornerstone Crossing

Villages at Eden Crossing

Life at Edgewater Landing

The Retreat at Walnut Creek
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Stone Lodge

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Eden at Caleb's Crossing

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Walnut Hills, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Walnut Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Walnut Hills Studio Apartments | $837 | $799 | $899 |
Walnut Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $991 | $695 | $2,039 |
Walnut Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $815 | $2,985 |
Walnut Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,760 | $995 | $3,226 |
Walnut Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $1,154 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Walnut Hills Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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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 $750. Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Walnut Hills apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pine Grove Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
Amesbury | One Bedroom One Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
Cornerstone Crossing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $799 |
Villages at Eden Crossing | Nook | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Century City Apartments | The Wilshire | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Life at Edgewater Landing | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $809 |
The Retreat at Walnut Creek | 1 Bed 1 Bath Premium | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
Ashford Hills | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $814 |
Williamsburg Square | Patriot | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Hills, OH
As of October 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Walnut Hills area is the $0.92 price per square foot Cedar Model at McNaughten Woods Townhomes in the in the Greenbriar Farm neighborhood starting from $1,730. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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McNaughten Woods Townhomes | Cedar | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.92 |
Oak Bend Commons | Ren 2 BR Townhome w/ Garage & UF Basement | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.94 |
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes | 2 bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.46 |
Park Trails Apartments | 3/2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.14 |
WOODVIEW PLAZA | T - 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
Countryview East Apartments | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
Aspire | Rocky Fork | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Colonial Park Townhomes | B3 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
Eden at Caleb's Crossing | The Shepherd | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Century City Apartments | The Burbank | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWalnut Hills, Columbus, OH
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 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 $829.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Walnut Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Walnut Hills is Villages at Eden Crossing which is listed at $799, 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 14 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 $838 which is $725 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Hills.
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