Cheap Apartments for Rent in Amherst, NE from $500 (31 Rentals)
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Old Walnut

Lakeside

2534 W North Front St, Unit #3

Kearney Apartment Homes

Regency Heights

Village at Kearney Apartments
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Prairie Heights Apartments

East Park on Stuhr

Cherry Park

2703 W 24th St

Village Plaza Homes

903 E 5th St
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701 Clark St

1313 N Walnut St
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2703 W 24th St

1306 L St
Amherst, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Amherst Studio Apartments | $1,021 | $645 | $1,175 |
Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $600 | $2,195 |
Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $615 | $2,395 |
Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,423 | $900 | $2,995 |
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Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak View Apartments priced from $600. Westside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $615. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Oak View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
Westside | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $615 |
Old Walnut | Studio | Studio,1BA | $645 |
Burlington Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
Lakeside | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $730 |
Water Tower Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $815 |
Kearney Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $819 |
Village at Kearney Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $955 |
Prairie Heights Apartments | The Creston (ADA) | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, NE and Nearby
As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $1.91 price per square foot 3bed 2bath Model at Concord Villas in the starting from $2,475. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Loft Model at Westside starting at $925 with a $0.73 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Concord Villas | 3bed 2bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.91 |
Westside | 3 Bed 2 Bath Loft | 3BR,2BA | $0.73 |
2534 W North Front St, Unit #3 | 2534 W North Front St | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Burlington Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Prairie Heights Apartments | The Creston (ADA) | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Oak View Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Welcome To The Sterling Apartments | Junior One Bedroom Bristol | Studio ,1BA | $1.97 |
Water Tower Residences | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
Kearney Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.70 |
Old Walnut | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.59 |
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Getting Around Amherst, NE
Walk Score®
10 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
16 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amherst Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Amherst?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Amherst is at Old Walnut listed at $645.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Apartment is $600 at Oak View 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 $700 at Oak View Apartments.
What is the most affordable Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westside and starts from $925.
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