Studio Apartments for Rent in Amherst, NY (19 Rentals)

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514 Northwood DrWilliamsville, NY 14221
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2763 Main St

2763 Main StBuffalo, NY 14214
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Amherst, NY Local Guide

Largest Available Amherst Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Amherst, NY is found at Mercer Commons in the University Area neighborhood and is 550 square feet priced from $1,050. Princeton Court Apartments has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 450 square feet and currently listed start at $921. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Amherst:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Mercer CommonsStudio suite550 Sq Ft$1,050
Princeton Court ApartmentsEfficiency450 Sq Ft$921
Axis 360Studio449 Sq Ft$1,319
Collegiate VillageStudio 1410 Sq Ft$1,254
Boulevard SuitesStudio A400 Sq Ft$1,225

Cheapest Available Amherst Studio Apartments

As of May 05, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Amherst, NY is the Efficiency Model starting from $921 at Princeton Court Apartments in the University Area neighborhood. The second most affordable Amherst Studio is the Studio suite Model at Mercer Commons starting at $1,050 . The average price for all Studio apartments in Amherst is currently $1,392. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Amherst:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Princeton Court ApartmentsEfficiency$921
Mercer CommonsStudio suite$1,050
The PointeStudio$1,195
Collegiate VillageStudio 3$1,204
Boulevard SuitesStudio A$1,225

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Walk Score®

46 / 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 Studio Amherst Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Amherst with Studio?

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

How much is the average rent for a Studio Amherst Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Amherst is $1,392.

What is the largest available Studio Amherst Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Amherst is a 550 square feet unit starting from $1,050 at Mercer Commons.

What is the average size for Amherst Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Amherst is currently 396 sq ft.

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