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249 8th St
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249 8th St

249 8th StElyria, OH 44035
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South Amherst, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Amherst Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Amherst, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at College Village Apartments priced from $587. The Overlook in the Black River neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Amherst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$587
The OverlookEfficiencyStudio,1BA$650
Tower Regency & Tower Garden1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$665
Concord Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$665
Oakwood Park Apartments1 Bedroom - Available Soon!1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Amherst, OH and Nearby

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Amherst area is the $1.31 price per square foot Villa Model at Waterford Luxury Apartments & Villas in the in the Bentley Park neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value South Amherst apartment is the The Regatta Model at Portside Apartments starting at $1,433 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Larkmoor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Waterford Luxury Apartments & VillasVilla2BR,2BA$1.31
Portside ApartmentsThe Regatta2BR,1BA$1.14
Pinecrest ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.83
601-605 Abbe Rd2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.83
Hunters Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom with Private Entry2BR,2BA$1.26
Hancock Duplex Apartments2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.02
College Park ApartmentsThree Bedroom 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$0.93
College Village Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.86
Water's Edge Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.08
Oakwood Park Apartments1 Bedroom - Available Soon!1BR,1BA$1.23

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Amherst Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Amherst Apartment is $587 at College Village Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Amherst Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Amherst is starting from $687 at College Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakwood Park Apartments and starts from $850.

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