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


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Amherst Studio Apartments | $1,437 | $921 | $2,599 |
Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,553 | $757 | $2,495 |
Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,905 | $825 | $3,204 |
Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,075 | $1,025 | $3,300 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Mercer Commons | Studio suite | 550 Sq Ft | $1,050 |
Princeton Court Apartments | Efficiency | 450 Sq Ft | $921 |
Avia Lofts at Maple Road | Studio A | 450 Sq Ft | $1,474 |
Collegiate Village | Studio 1 | 410 Sq Ft | $1,214 |
Boulevard Suites | Studio A | 400 Sq Ft | $1,200 |
Cheapest Available Amherst Studio Apartments
As of March 21, 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 D Model at Boulevard Suites starting at $1,025 in the Green Acres North neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Amherst is currently $1,437. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Amherst:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Princeton Court Apartments | Efficiency | $921 |
Boulevard Suites | Studio D | $1,025 |
Mercer Commons | Studio suite | $1,050 |
Collegiate Village | Studio 3 | $1,164 |
The Pointe | Studio | $1,195 |
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Getting Around Amherst, NY
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Bike Score®
47 / 100
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Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
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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 $1,437.
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 398 sq ft.
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