
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Amherst, OH from $400 (44 Rentals)
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Tower Regency & Tower Garden

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Sycamore Square
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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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $767 | $665 | $925 |
Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $725 | $2,752 |
Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $1,000 | $1,300 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Amherst, OH
Pricing Updated: 03/09/2025Current apartment rentals in the Amherst, OH 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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Downtown Amherst | $1,300 | $625 | 670 |
Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Tower Regency & Tower Garden in the Bartish neighborhood priced from $665. Concord Apartments in the Bartish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $665. 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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Tower Regency & Tower Garden | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
Concord Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
Pinecrest Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Sycamore Square | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
Evergreen Village | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,095 |
Redwood Amherst | Rosewood | 2BR,2BA | $1,999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, OH and Nearby
As of March 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $1.83 price per square foot Meadowood Model at Redwood Amherst in the in the Downtown Amherst neighborhood starting from $2,424. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Pinecrest Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Brownhelm 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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Redwood Amherst | Meadowood | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
Pinecrest Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.83 |
Evergreen Village | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Sycamore Square | 2 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Tower Regency & Tower Garden | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Best Local Schools in Amherst, OH
Powers Elementary School
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Getting Around Amherst, OH
Walk Score®
40 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
35 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amherst Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Apartment is $665 at Concord 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 Pinecrest Apartments.
What is the most affordable Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pinecrest Apartments and starts from $1,000.
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