Cheap Apartments for Rent in Amherst, CO from $500 (17 Rentals)

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Amherst, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, CO is a 1 Bed unit found at Great Plains Apartments priced from $500. Oak View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Great Plains Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$500
Oak View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$600
High Plains ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$650
Crestview1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Lakeside2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, CO and Nearby

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $0.92 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at South Platte Terrace Apartments in the starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the Willow Model at Heartland Flats Alliance starting at $1,149 with a $1.06 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.
South Platte Terrace Apartments4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.92
Heartland Flats AllianceWillow2BR,2BA$1.06
6th Dimension Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.02
Lakeside2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.87
Heartland FlatsAspen1BR,1BA$1.38
High Plains ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Allura Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Crestview1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.00
Great Plains Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.77
Oak View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.96

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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 $500 at Great Plains 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 $575 at Great Plains Apartments.

What is the most affordable Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at High Plains Apartments and starts from $840.

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