Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Hills Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $600 (36 Rentals)

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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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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
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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 Cornerstone Crossing priced from $699. Century City Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Walnut Hills apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cornerstone CrossingStudioStudio,1BA$699
Century City ApartmentsThe Wilshire1BR,1BA$699
AmesburyStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$721
Pine Grove ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$750
Crosscreek Apartments and Townhomes2 bed2BR,1BA$775
Ashford HillsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$775
Villages at Eden CrossingNook1BR,1BA$799
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Premium1BR,1BA$810
Williamsburg SquarePatriot - 1G1BR,1BA$815
Life at Edgewater Landing1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Hills, OH

As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut Hills area is the $0.96 price per square foot Cedar Model at McNaughten Woods Townhomes in the in the Greenbriar Farm neighborhood starting from $1,805. The second greatest value Walnut Hills apartment is the Ren 2 BR Townhome w/ Garage & UF Basement Model at Oak Bend Commons starting at $1,560 with a $0.89 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$0.96
Oak Bend CommonsRen 2 BR Townhome w/ Garage & UF Basement2BR,2.5BA$0.89
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
Autumn Chase1 Bedroom T/H1BR,1BA$1.20
ESTATES ON MAINEM1d1-Diamond1BR,1BA$1.26
Century City ApartmentsThe Sunset2BR,1BA$1.09
The Retreat at Walnut Creek1 Bed 1 Bath Premium1BR,1BA$1.25

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Walnut Hills, Columbus, OH

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

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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 $825.

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

The cheapest apartment in Walnut Hills is Century City Apartments which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Walnut Hills costs $1,697.

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 12 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 $805 which is $892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Hills.

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