
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Amherst County, VA from $600 (8 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 | $1,092 | $795 | $1,280 |
Amherst County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $850 | $1,600 |
Amherst County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $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 July 31, 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 |
183 Loch Ln, Unit 183/203 Loch | 183 Loch Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amherst County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Amherst County?
The cheapest apartment in Amherst County is The Westie in Madison Heights which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Amherst County costs $1,750.
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 3 regular apartments in Amherst County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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