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

Meadows Pointe Apartments

Water's Edge Apartments

Concord Apartments

Tower Regency & Tower Garden

5001 Oberlin Ave

Sycamore Square
Downtown Amherst, Amherst, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Amherst?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Amherst Studio Apartments | $650 | $625 | $675 |
Downtown Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $744 | $650 | $925 |
Downtown Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,523 | $725 | $2,752 |
Downtown Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $1,000 | $1,300 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Water's Edge Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Concord Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
Tower Regency & Tower Garden | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
Hampshire I Apartments | 1Bd1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Pinecrest Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,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 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 |
Water's Edge Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Hampshire I Apartments | 1Bd1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Tower Regency & Tower Garden | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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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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