Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Amherst Neighborhood of Amherst, OH from $500 (24 Rentals)

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Windhaven Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windhaven Apartments

4638-4640 Oberlin AveLorain, OH 44053
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The Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks

1400-1516 Herbert DrLorain, OH 44053
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The Willows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

4745 Oberlin AveLorain, OH 44053
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Ventura Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ventura Apartments

1814 Cooper Foster Park RdLorain, OH 44053
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Beavercrest Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Beavercrest Gardens

3849 Beavercrest DrLorain, OH 44053
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Baron Arms Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Baron Arms Apartments

3830 Beavercrest DrLorain, OH 44053
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Nantucket Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nantucket Apartments

517-519 S Nantucket DrLorain, OH 44053
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Kingston Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kingston Square

1816 Cooper Foster Park RdLorain, OH 44053
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Almadien Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Almadien Village

2075 E Serenity LnLorain, OH 44053
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Pentamen Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pentamen Arms

1800 Cooper Foster Park RdLorain, OH 44053
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Williamsburg Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Williamsburg Square

1824 Cooper Foster Park RdLorain, OH 44053
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Downtown Amherst, Amherst, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Amherst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Amherst area of Amherst, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Water's Edge Apartments priced from $650. Concord Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $665. Here are the most affordable Downtown Amherst apartments for rent in Amherst, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Water's Edge Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$650
Concord Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$665
Tower Regency & Tower Garden1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$665
Hampshire I Apartments1Bd1Ba1BR,1BA$775
Pinecrest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Amherst, OH

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood AmherstMeadowood2BR,2BA$1.83
Pinecrest ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.83
Evergreen Village2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.34
Sycamore Square2 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.31
Water's Edge Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.00
Hampshire I Apartments1Bd1Ba1BR,1BA$1.35
Tower Regency & Tower Garden1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33

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Downtown Amherst, Amherst, OH

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Among neighborhoods in Amherst, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Amherst Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Amherst Apartment is $650 at Water's Edge Apartments.

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

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

What is the most affordable Downtown Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pinecrest Apartments and starts from $1,000.

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