Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Ridge Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (25 Rentals)

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Court View Centre
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Court View Centre

3505 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43227
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Berwick Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Berwick Gardens

3680-3688 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43227
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520 - EMBASSY PLAZA
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 - EMBASSY PLAZA

4069 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43227
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1418 SELKIRK Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1418 SELKIRK Rd

1418 Selkirk RdColumbus, OH 43227
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Yearling Green
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Yearling Green

560 S Yearling RdColumbus, OH 43213
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Carlton Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Manor

4036-4056 Carlton AveColumbus, OH 43227

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307 Maplewood Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

307 Maplewood Ave

307 Maplewood AveColumbus, OH 43213

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Hamilton Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Crossing

540 S Hamilton RdWhitehall, OH 43213
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Walnut Ridge, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Walnut Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Walnut Ridge area of Columbus, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at National Road Apartments priced from $699. 520 - EMBASSY PLAZA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Walnut Ridge apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
National Road ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$699
520 - EMBASSY PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$799
1418 SELKIRK Rd1418 SELKIRK Rd - Unit...1BR,1BA$800
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$839
545 - LIVINGSTON COMMONS1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Ridge, OH

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut Ridge area is the $1.33 price per square foot Two Bedroom Townhome with Basement. FREE Month ... Model at Courtyard Townhomes in the in the East Columbus neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Walnut Ridge apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Enclave on Main starting at $945 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the East Columbus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Walnut Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Courtyard TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome with Basement. FREE Month ...2BR,1.5BA$1.33
The Enclave on Main2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Townhomes at AndrusThe Diamond Renovation2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Hamilton Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, 1 Ba Townhome2BR,1BA$1.33
Cushing Arms2br/1.5ba 800sf2BR,1.5BA$1.50
National Road ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.40
StonecrestThe Crest1BR,1BA$1.26
545 - LIVINGSTON COMMONS1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.33
520 - EMBASSY PLAZA1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.26
1418 SELKIRK Rd1418 SELKIRK Rd - Unit...1BR,1BA$1.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Ridge Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Walnut Ridge is National Road Apartments which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Walnut Ridge costs $851.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Walnut Ridge?

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 2 regular apartments in Walnut Ridge that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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