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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Walnut Creek is $1,112 per month, a 1.34% increase from last years average of $1,098.

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 88% 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: February 25, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Walnut Creek is $1,112, a 1.34% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,098.

Two-beedroom units at $1,112 offer 952 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

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

Last updated: February 25, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,112	952 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	n/a	n/a
2 Beds	$1,112	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 1.34% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,098 to $1,112.

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 (88%) 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.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Walnut Creek?

Innis Gardens Village $856/month

Franklin Park $907/month

Broad Lawn $917/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,341/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Walnut Creek?

West Campus $2,091/month

Indianola Terrace $2,627/month

Indianola Forest $3,897/month

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

Average Rent in Columbus, OH By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Indianola Forest	$3,897
Indianola Terrace	$2,627
West Campus	$2,091
Short North	$1,899
Greenbriar Farm	$1,856
Peach District	$1,829
Weinland Park	$1,770
Arena District	$1,754
Olentangy Commons	$1,725
River South	$1,719
Dexter Falls	$1,673
Brewery District	$1,644
Columbus City Center	$1,635
Harrison West	$1,634
Trouville	$1,604
Scioto Trace	$1,592
Fifth by Northwest	$1,575
Preserve	$1,551
Italian Village	$1,545
Woodstream	$1,542
Livingston - McNaughten	$1,539
Slate Hill	$1,537
Polaris	$1,533
Franklinton	$1,522
Marble Cliff Crossing - Quarries	$1,521
North Clintonville	$1,518
Sawmill Ravines	$1,499
Brookside Colony	$1,480
Don Scott	$1,476
The Gables	$1,471
Foxbord	$1,468
Crosswoods	$1,465
Brookhollow	$1,414
Springbourne	$1,407
Kendale	$1,397
Holt - Alkire	$1,372
Worthington Village North	$1,353
Old Town East Columbus	$1,343
Bridgeview	$1,305
Discovery District	$1,291
Strawberry Farms	$1,290
Somerset	$1,285
Mount Vernon	$1,277
Broadleigh	$1,242
South Clintonville	$1,238
Glenbrook	$1,235
Gould Park	$1,231
Lincoln Park West	$1,230
Golfview Woods	$1,218
Northgate	$1,217
Westgate	$1,216
Beechwold	$1,208
Governours Square	$1,206
Madison Mills	$1,200
Wexford - Thornapple	$1,199
Devonshire	$1,190
Northern Woods	$1,174
Shady Lane	$1,158
Leawood	$1,135
Parkview	$1,127
Clinton Estates	$1,122
Sharon Heights	$1,117
Scioto Woods	$1,115
Walnut Creek	$1,112
Eastmoor	$1,103
Riverbend	$1,103
Berwick Manor	$1,084
Salem Village	$1,078
East Columbus City	$1,069
Cherry Creek	$1,063
Woodward Park	$1,053
Forest Park East	$1,051
Riverview	$1,051
North Linden	$1,051
Appian	$1,045
Northcrest	$1,036
Eastland	$1,035
Busch	$1,035
Walnut Hills	$1,006
Hyde Park	$1,006
Beaumont	$1,003
Hilltop	$999
Pine Hills	$986
Framingham	$978
Millbrook	$942
Broad Lawn	$917
Franklin Park	$907
Innis Gardens Village	$856

Columbus | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Walnut Creek is 6% higher than in Appian

$1,112

Walnut Creek rent is the same as Columbus average

Average Rent $1,112

$1,045

Appian rent is 6% lower than Columbus average

Average Rent $1,045

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.