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

Sutton Place

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Camelot Court Apartments

Creekview Estates

Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+

Hertel Park Senior Residences
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Windwood Place Apartments

Creekside Village Apartments

Bennett Village Apartments

1997 Hertel Ave, Unit 1 bd upper

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Kensington Village Apartments

98 Freund St

235 Roslyn St

435 Lisbon Ave

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Amherst, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Amherst Studio Apartments | $1,437 | $921 | $2,599 |
Cheap Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,553 | $757 | $2,495 |
Cheap Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,905 | $825 | $3,204 |
Cheap Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,075 | $1,025 | $3,300 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Amherst, NY
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Camelot Court Apartments | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
Creekview Estates | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
Hertel Park Senior Residences | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
Windwood Place Apartments | 1 bedroom standard | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Kenmore Tudors | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Princeton Court Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $921 |
Creekside Village Apartments | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $994 |
Bennett Village Apartments | 1 bedroom suite | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Large 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3/1.5 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
93 Minnesota Ave, Unit 2 | 93 Minnesota Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.90 |
160 Victoria Ave, Unit 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Upper | 160 Victoria Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
1833 Kensington Ave, Unit 1 | 1833 Kensington Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
470 Winspear Ave, Unit 1st floor | 470 Winspear Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.86 |
281 Huntington Ave, Unit 4-Loft | 281 Huntington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
4016 Union Rd, Unit rear unit | 4016 Union Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
110 Gerald Ave, Unit 1 | 110 Gerald Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Hertel Park Senior Residences | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Creekview Estates | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
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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
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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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