Cheap Apartments for Rent in Amherst, NY from $500 (51 Rentals)

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Bernhardt
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bernhardt

384-390 Bernhardt DrBuffalo, NY 14226
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Prairie Pond
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Prairie Pond

2199 N French RdGetzville, NY 14068
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Sky Harbor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sky Harbor

4925 Genesee StCheektowaga, NY 14225
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2 Bedroom Apartments

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626-650 Englewood AveKenmore, NY 14223
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Concord Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Apartments

8-10 Concord DrCheektowaga, NY 14215
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Highland Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Park

164 Chalmers AveBuffalo, NY 14214
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St Marys Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St Marys Apartments

400 Mill StWilliamsville, NY 14221
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Lancer Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lancer Court

2550 George Urban BlvdDepew, NY 14043
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741 Wright Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

741 Wright Ave

741 Wright AveNorth Tonawanda, NY 14120
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2720-2730 Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2720-2730 Main St

2720 Main StBuffalo, NY 14214
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Kensington Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kensington Apartments

1617 Kensington AveBuffalo, NY 14215
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Autumn Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Terrace

2495-2517 Sheridan DrTonawanda, NY 14150
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Amherst, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Amherst, NY

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Amherst, NY area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Amherst Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Camelot Court Apartments in the University Area neighborhood priced from $820. Creekview Estates in the East Amherst Williamsville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Camelot Court Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$820
Creekview Estates2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$825
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Hertel Park Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$870
Windwood Place Apartments1 bedroom standard1BR,1BA$875
Kenmore Tudors1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Princeton Court ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$921
Creekside Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$994
Bennett Village Apartments1 bedroom suite1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, NY

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3/1.5 Model at Large 3 Bedroom Townhouse in the in the East Amherst Williamsville neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 93 Minnesota Ave Model at 93 Minnesota Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,350 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Large 3 Bedroom Townhouse3/1.53BR,1.5BA$1.00
93 Minnesota Ave, Unit 293 Minnesota Ave3BR,1BA$0.90
160 Victoria Ave, Unit 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Upper160 Victoria Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
1833 Kensington Ave, Unit 11833 Kensington Ave2BR,2BA$1.00
470 Winspear Ave, Unit 1st floor470 Winspear Ave3BR,1BA$0.86
281 Huntington Ave, Unit 4-Loft281 Huntington Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
4016 Union Rd, Unit rear unit4016 Union Rd2BR,1BA$1.09
110 Gerald Ave, Unit 1110 Gerald Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
Hertel Park Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Creekview Estates2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10

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Getting Around Amherst, NY

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amherst Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Amherst?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Amherst is at Princeton Court Apartments listed at $921.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Apartment is $820 at Camelot Court Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Amherst Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Amherst is starting from $825 at Creekview Estates.

What is the most affordable Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windwood Place Apartments and starts from $1,025.

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