
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Amherst, SD (12 Rentals)

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Amherst, SD Local Guide

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 | $905 | $599 | $1,035 |
Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $931 | $294 | $1,595 |
Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,164 | $545 | $1,750 |
Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,203 | $650 | $1,870 |
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Largest Available Amherst and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Amherst, SD is found at The Plains Apartments and is 1,362 square feet priced from $1,870. Oakes I & II Apartments has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,081 square feet and currently listed start at $900. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Amherst:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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The Plains Apartments | 1629 - 3A | 1,362 Sq Ft | $1,870 |
Oakes I & II Apartments | 3BR/1BA | 1,081 Sq Ft | $900 |
Prairie Park Fairmount Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 966 Sq Ft | $650 |
Liberty Lights Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 800 Sq Ft | $795 |
Heritage Square | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 0 Sq Ft | $1,195 |
Cheapest Available Amherst and Nearby 3 Bedroom Apartments
As of May 14, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Amherst, SD is the 3 Beds, 1 bath Model starting from $650 at Prairie Park Fairmount Apartments . The second most affordable Amherst 3 Bedroom is the 3 Bedroom Model at Liberty Lights Apartments starting at $795 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Amherst is currently $1,203. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Amherst:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Prairie Park Fairmount Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | $650 |
Liberty Lights Apartments | 3 Bedroom | $795 |
Oakes I & II Apartments | 3BR/1BA | $900 |
Heritage Square | 3 Beds, 2 baths | $1,195 |
The Plains Apartments | 1635 - 3A | $1,870 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Amherst Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Amherst Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Amherst is $1,203.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Amherst Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Amherst is a 1,362 square feet unit starting from $1,870 at The Plains Apartments.
What is the average size for Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Amherst is currently 1,616 sq ft.
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