
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Amherst County, VA from $600 (10 Rentals)
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Amherst County, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Amherst County Studio Apartments | $1,000 | $905 | $1,095 |
Amherst County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,158 | $1,025 | $1,210 |
Amherst County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,360 | $850 | $1,600 |
Amherst County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,742 | $1,700 | $1,800 |
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Cheapest Available Amherst County Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Westie in Madison Heights | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Town Center Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath Type 3 | 2BR,2BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst County, VA
As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst County area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath Type 1 Model at Town Center Apartments in the starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Amherst County apartment is the 2 BR Model at The Westie in Madison Heights starting at $1,236 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Rivermont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Amherst County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Town Center Apartments | 3 Bed/2 Bath Type 1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
The Westie in Madison Heights | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
150 Loch Ln, Unit 102 | 150 Loch Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
183 Loch Ln, Unit 183/203 Loch | 183 Loch Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amherst County Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Amherst County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Amherst County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Amherst County?
Cheap apartments in Amherst County have an average cost of $1,075 which is $625 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Amherst County.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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