What is the average apartment size in Walnut Creek, Columbus, Franklin County, OH?

The average size for a Walnut Creek, Columbus, Franklin County, OH apartment is 952 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Walnut Creek?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Walnut Creek is $1,102 per month, a 0.89% increase from last year’s average of $1,092.

What is the average apartment size in Walnut Creek?

The typical apartment in Walnut Creek offers about 952 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Walnut Creek, Columbus, Franklin County, OH Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Walnut Creek?

The typical rent budget in Walnut Creek ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 87% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Walnut Creek?

In Walnut Creek, 49% of households rent while 51% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Walnut Creek is $1,102, a 0.89% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,092.

Two-beedroom units at $1,102 offer 952 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Walnut Creek, Columbus, Franklin County, OH

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,102	952 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	n/a	n/a
2 Beds	$1,102	952 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Walnut Creek, Columbus, Franklin County, OH rent trends

Rental prices in Walnut Creek, Columbus, Franklin County, OH have increased by 0.89% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,092 to $1,102.

What's the typical rent budget in Walnut Creek, Columbus, Franklin County, OH?

The largest share of rentals in Walnut Creek, Columbus, Franklin County, OH (87%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Walnut Creek, Columbus, Franklin County, OH?

1,236 or 49% of the households in Walnut Creek, Columbus, Franklin County, OH are renter-occupied while 1,284 or 51% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Walnut Creek?

Franklin Park $827/month

Innis Gardens Village $839/month

Woodland Park $863/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,335/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Walnut Creek?

Short North $1,900/month

Tuttle Park $2,544/month

Indianola Terrace $2,626/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Columbus, OH By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Indianola Terrace	$2,626
Tuttle Park	$2,544
Short North	$1,900
Greenbriar Farm	$1,883
Peach District	$1,832
Weinland Park	$1,776
Arena District	$1,744
River South	$1,735
Olentangy Commons	$1,720
Dexter Falls	$1,669
Harrison West	$1,635
Columbus City Center	$1,627
Trouville	$1,593
Fifth by Northwest	$1,575
Polaris	$1,553
Dennison Place	$1,552
Italian Village	$1,550
Sawmill Ravines	$1,539
Preserve	$1,538
Livingston - McNaughten	$1,530
Slate Hill	$1,530
Foxbord	$1,529
North Clintonville	$1,521
Franklinton	$1,515
Marble Cliff Crossing - Quarries	$1,507
The Gables	$1,482
Woodstream	$1,480
Scioto Trace	$1,479
Crosswoods	$1,471
Don Scott	$1,465
Brookside Colony	$1,457
Springbourne	$1,424
Holt - Alkire	$1,398
Worthington Village North	$1,350
Old Town East Columbus	$1,347
Bridgeview	$1,300
Discovery District	$1,288
Mount Vernon	$1,284
Strawberry Farms	$1,263
Broadleigh	$1,233
Glenbrook	$1,231
Wexford - Thornapple	$1,224
Northgate	$1,216
Lincoln Park West	$1,214
Gould Park	$1,210
Madison Mills	$1,192
Devonshire	$1,179
Northern Woods	$1,176
Shady Lane	$1,150
Leawood	$1,130
Parkview	$1,124
Sharon Heights	$1,114
Beechwold	$1,109
Eastmoor	$1,100
Riverbend	$1,095
Riverview	$1,083
Berwick Manor	$1,077
Salem Village	$1,070
Northcrest	$1,060
Cherry Creek	$1,053
East Columbus City	$1,051
Woodward Park	$1,046
Forest Park East	$1,045
North Linden	$1,042
Eastland	$1,034
Hilltop	$993
Pine Hills	$988
Framingham	$974
Millbrook	$960
Woodland Park	$863
Innis Gardens Village	$839
Franklin Park	$827

Columbus | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Arena District is 57% higher than in Beechwold

$1,744

Arena District rent is 58% higher than Columbus average

Average Rent $1,744

$1,109

Beechwold rent is 1% higher than Columbus average

Average Rent $1,109

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Walnut Creek apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.