Cheap Apartments for Rent in Amherst, VA from $600 (32 Rentals)

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Rutledge Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rutledge Hills

122 Dulwich DrAmherst, VA 24521
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Amherst Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Amherst Village

111 Newington DrAmherst, VA 24521
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500 Euclid Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

500 Euclid Avenue

500 Euclid AveLynchburg, VA 24501
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Midtown on 12th
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown on 12th

1701 12th StLynchburg, VA 24501
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Amherst, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Timbers priced from $659. Miller's Rest Apartments in the Tate Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $679. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Timbers1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$659
Miller's Rest ApartmentsTrundle1BR,1BA$679
Elora Gardens Lynchburg1 Bedroom Medium1BR,1BA$696
Bramblewood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$800
Wesley Apartments - Senior Living CommunityStudio (Stair or Ramp Access)Studio,1BA$820
Huntingwood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
County Green Apartment Homes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$875
Walden Pond Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$882
Midtown Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Forestbrook Apartments2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, VA and Nearby

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $1.09 price per square foot Two Bedroom - Loft Model at Piedmont Flour Mill Lofts in the in the Tate Springs neighborhood starting from $1,665. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 3BR/1.5BA Model at Ivy Creek Apartments starting at $999 with a $0.83 price per square foot . 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.
Piedmont Flour Mill LoftsTwo Bedroom - Loft2BR,2BA$1.09
Ivy Creek Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.83
Forestbrook Apartments3 Bed/ 2 Bath with Den3BR,2BA$0.92
Park Place Apartments3BR/2BA Renovated3BR,2BA$1.16
Princeton Circle West ApartmentsContemporary2BR,2BA$1.03
Boonsboro Village Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Bramblewood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
County Green Apartment Homes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Midtown Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.19
Miller's Rest ApartmentsTrundle1BR,1BA$0.96

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Amherst, VA

Ranked #113

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Amherst, VA

Walk Score®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

12 / 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 $659 at The Timbers.

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 $800 at Bramblewood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Miller's Rest Apartments and starts from $925.

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