Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Walnut Ridge Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $400 (27 Rentals)

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307 Maplewood Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

307 Maplewood Ave

307 Maplewood AveColumbus, OH 43213

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501 Barnett Rd
4 Bedroom Apartments

501 Barnett Rd

501 Barnett RdColumbus, OH 43213
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808-830 Byron Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

808-830 Byron Ave

808-830 Byron AveColumbus, 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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The Rand
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Rand

1256 Rand AveColumbus, OH 43227
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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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520 - EMBASSY PLAZA
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 - EMBASSY PLAZA

4069 E Livingston AveColumbus, OH 43227
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Willington Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willington Court

1485-1503 Elaine RdColumbus, OH 43227
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Barnett Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barnett Plaza

1400 Barnett RdColumbus, OH 43227
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Canterbury Way
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Canterbury Way

650 Canterbury WayColumbus, 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 Cushing Arms priced from $795. 520 - EMBASSY PLAZA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Walnut Ridge apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cushing Arms1BR 650sf1BR,1BA$795
520 - EMBASSY PLAZA2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$899
The Enclave on Main2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$945
Townhomes at AndrusThe Diamond Renovation2BR,1BA$1,250
Courtyard TownhomesCourtyard - 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome - Renov...2BR,1BA$1,299
The Rand2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome (967 Sq. Ft.)2BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Walnut Ridge, OH

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Walnut Ridge area is the $1.33 price per square foot Courtyard - 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome 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 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome (967 Sq. Ft.) Model at The Rand starting at $1,299 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Walnut Ridge 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 TownhomesCourtyard - 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.33
The Rand2 Bed, 1 Bath Townhome (967 Sq. Ft.)2BR,1BA$1.34
The Enclave on Main2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.99
520 - EMBASSY PLAZA2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Cushing Arms2br/1.5ba 800sf2BR,1.5BA$1.50
291 S Napoleon Ave, Unit C291 S Napoleon Ave2BR,1BA$1.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Walnut Ridge Apartments

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 10 regular apartments in Walnut Ridge 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 Ridge?

Cheap apartments in Walnut Ridge have an average cost of $670 which is $578 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Walnut Ridge.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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