
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Amherst, NE (32 Rentals)


Element 30 Apartments

Legacy 34

Grandview Apartments

Talon Apartments

The Residences at Liberty Campus

The Theatre District Flats

Westside
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HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICT

Cross Creek Apartments

The Sterling Apartments At Kearney

East Park on Stuhr

Prairie Heights Apartments

Iron Horse Flats

Residences at Oak Pointe
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Burlington Place

Village at Kearney Apartments

The Sterling Apartments at Grand Island

Old Walnut

11025 Ravenna Rd

1410 Norris Ave

The Crystal on C Ave

The Isobel on 6th Ave
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Bel Apartments

Loomis Apartment Homes

The Preston

Prairie View - Kearney

535 Flats

The Cooper Apartment Homes

Water Tower Residences
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Amherst, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Studio Apartments | $1,128 | $745 | $1,500 |
Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,232 | $675 | $2,070 |
| Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $615 | $2,545 |
| Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $930 | $2,495 |
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Largest Available Amherst and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Amherst, NE is found at Element 30 Apartments and is 1,171 square feet priced from $1,799. HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICT has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 943 square feet and currently listed start at $1,150. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Amherst:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Element 30 Apartments | Montclair Townhome | 1,171 Sq Ft | $1,799 |
| HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICT | Denali | 943 Sq Ft | $1,150 |
| Legacy 34 | Abbott | 903 Sq Ft | $1,745 |
| Talon Apartments | The Shelby | 841 Sq Ft | $1,099 |
| Elm 26 Apartments | Rosalie | 775 Sq Ft | $1,375 |
| Cross Creek Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 748 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
| The Sterling Apartments at Grand Island | Durham | 688 Sq Ft | $1,225 |
| The Residences at Liberty Campus | 1/1 | 681 Sq Ft | $700 |
| Burlington Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 666 Sq Ft | $675 |
| Westside | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 666 Sq Ft | $700 |
Cheapest Available Amherst and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of May 24, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Amherst, NE is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $675 at Burlington Place . The second most affordable Amherst 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Westside starting at $700 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Amherst is currently $1,232. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Amherst:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $675 |
| Westside | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $700 |
| The Residences at Liberty Campus | 1/1 | $700 |
| Old Walnut | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $845 |
| Grandview Apartments | Unit 1A | $850 |
| HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICT | Cascade | $995 |
| Talon Apartments | The Phillips (Lakeside) | $1,049 |
| Legacy 34 | Morgan | $1,100 |
| Cross Creek Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | $1,100 |
| The Sterling Apartments at Grand Island | Durham | $1,225 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Amherst Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Amherst with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Amherst is at Burlington Place listed at $675.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Amherst Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Amherst is $1,232.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Amherst Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Amherst is a 1,171 square feet unit starting from $1,799 at Element 30 Apartments.
What is the average size for Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Amherst is currently 425 sq ft.
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