Cheap Apartments for Rent in Amherst County, VA from $600 (8 Rentals)

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Amherst Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Amherst Village

111 Newington DrAmherst, VA 24521
Senior Living
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178 Dulwich Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

178 Dulwich Dr

178 Dulwich DrAmherst, VA 24521

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Charanne
2 Bedroom Apartments

Charanne

4993 S Amherst HwyMadison Heights, VA 24572
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Rutledge Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rutledge Hills

122 Dulwich DrAmherst, VA 24521
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525 Pendleton
3 Bedroom Apartments

525 Pendleton

525 PendletonAmherst, VA 24521

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Cheapest Available Amherst County Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Westie in Madison Heights1 BR1BR,1BA$935
Town Center Apartments2 Bed/2 Bath Type 32BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Town Center Apartments3 Bed/2 Bath Type 13BR,2BA$1.25
The Westie in Madison Heights2 BR2BR,2BA$1.45
183 Loch Ln, Unit 183/203 Loch183 Loch Ln2BR,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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