Cheap Apartments for Rent in Amherst, TX from $500 (22 Rentals)

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Amherst, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, TX is a Studio unit found at Somerset Apartments in the North Lubbock neighborhood priced from $610. Meridian Park Apartments in the Northridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Somerset ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$610
Meridian Park ApartmentsA1Studio,1BA$625
Indiana VillageA11BR,1BA$635
University SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$650
The Landing at Pinewood Park1/1.011BR,1BA$670

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, TX and Nearby

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $0.87 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at Cantibury Pointe in the in the North Lubbock neighborhood starting from $1,234. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the Beautiful 3 bedroom/ 3 bathroom Remodeled Duple... Model at Dimora Village starting at $1,350 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Northridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cantibury PointeFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.87
Dimora VillageBeautiful 3 bedroom/ 3 bathroom Remodeled Duple...3BR,3BA$0.99
Canyon ApartmentsB2RD2BR,2BA$1.12
Cameron CourtTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.95
Westridge Apartments2/12BR,1BA$0.89
Oak Creek Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.01
The Landing at Pinewood Park1/1.011BR,1BA$0.95
Chilton Village Apartments1X1 E1BR,1BA$1.18
University Club Apartments1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.15
University SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12

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2 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amherst Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Amherst?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Amherst is at Somerset Apartments listed at $610.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Apartment is $635 at Indiana Village.

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 $695 at Westridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cameron Court and starts from $900.

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