Cheap Apartments for Rent in Amherst, NH from $800 (45 Rentals)

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Parkhurst Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkhurst Place

11 Veterans RdAmherst, NH 03031
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6 Summer St
$1,495 - $1,575
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$1,495 - $1,575
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6 Summer St

6 Summer StNashua, NH 03064
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Halstead Merrimack
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$1,939 - $2,874
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Halstead Merrimack

1 Vanderbilt DrMerrimack, NH 03054
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25/27 Elm
3 Bedroom Apartments

25/27 Elm

25-27 Elm StMilford, NH 03055
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154 South St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

154 South St

154 South StMilford, NH 03055
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16 Railroad Sq
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

16 Railroad Sq

16 Railroad SqNashua, NH 03064
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Amherst, NH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, NH is a 1 Bed unit found at Palm Square Residences 55+ Community in the Kessler Farms neighborhood priced from $1,200. 6 Summer St in the Kessler Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Square Residences 55+ Community1 Bedroom (Interior Unit)1BR,1BA$1,200
6 Summer St1-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
Pine Valley LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Monahan Manor60% AMI 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,633
Boulder Park ApartmentsThe Jackson1BR,1BA$1,650
Clovelly ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,725
Residences at SundialS4Studio,1BA$1,750
Riverview Gardens1 Bedroom large 2nd floor1BR,1BA$1,769
Eagle Rock Apartments at NashuaB12BR,1BA$1,785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, NH and Nearby

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $1.36 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Lofts 34 List in the in the Kessler Farms neighborhood starting from $2,205. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 2BD/1BA/80/Den Model at Twin Bridge starting at $2,000 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Tanager Landing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lofts 34 List2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Twin Bridge2BD/1BA/80/DenStudio ,$1.61
33 Putnam St, Unit C33 Putnam St3BR,1BA$2.04
Carisbrooke at ManchesterExeter2BR,2BA$2.26
Cooper Lane Apartments, LLC1BD/1BA/MKT1BR,1BA$2.06
Bedford Green ApartmentsWoodbury2BR,2BA$2.01
London Court108 London Court2BR,2BA$2.27
Milford Trails Apartments and StorageTimberline2BR,1BA$2.21
Monahan Manor60% AMI 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.88
Pine Valley LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.16

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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 Residences at Sundial listed at $1,750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Apartment is $1,200 at Palm Square Residences 55+ Community.

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 $1,633 at Monahan Manor.

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