Cheap Apartments for Rent in Amherst, VA from $600 (38 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
Senior Living
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Factory 88
1 Bedroom Apartments

Factory 88

320 12th StLynchburg, VA 24504
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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 Miller's Rest Apartments in the Montview neighborhood priced from $679. Wesley Apartments - Senior Living Community in the Wyndhurst neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Miller's Rest ApartmentsTrundle1BR,1BA$679
Wesley Apartments - Senior Living CommunityWaitlist Open- Studio (Stair Access)Studio,1BA$820
Walden Pond Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$839
Rivermont Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$849
Bramblewood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$849
The Timbers2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$859
Factory 881BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$870
County Green Apartment Homes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$875
Princeton Circle West ApartmentsColonial1BR,1BA$875
The WayneUptown Studios1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, VA and Nearby

As of February 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $0.75 price per square foot 2 Bed Model at Corporate Housing/Short Term - Lynchburg in the in the Tate Springs neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 2 Bed/ 2 Bath Model at Kendall Square starting at $1,185 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Wyndhurst 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.
Corporate Housing/Short Term - Lynchburg2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.75
Kendall Square2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.97
Ivy Creek Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.83
Piedmont Flour Mill LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.96
Park Place Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$0.98
Boonsboro Village Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.01
Huntingwood Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.04
The Timbers2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Bramblewood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
Miller's Rest ApartmentsTrundle1BR,1BA$0.96

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19 / 100

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12 / 100

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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 Wesley Apartments - Senior Living Community listed at $820.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Apartment is $679 at Miller's Rest Apartments.

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 $803 at Miller's Rest 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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