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1608 Sweet Home Rd
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1608 Sweet Home Rd

1608 Sweet Home RdAmherst, NY 14228
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295 N Ivyhurst
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295 N Ivyhurst

295 N IvyhurstAmherst, NY 14226

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101 Denrose Dr
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101 Denrose Dr

101 Denrose DrAmherst, NY 14228
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Marine Duplexes
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Marine Duplexes

23 Marine DrAmherst, NY 14228
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Alberta Place
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Alberta Place

64 Amsterdam AveAmherst, NY 14226
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1350 Eggert
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1350 Eggert

1350 Eggert RdAmherst, NY 14226
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Amherst, NY Local Guide

Largest Available Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Amherst, NY is found at The Belvedere in the East Amherst Williamsville neighborhood and is 1,050 square feet priced from $1,835. The Corvo has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 950 square feet and currently listed start at $1,525. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Amherst:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The BelvedereVista1,050 Sq Ft$1,835
The CorvoOne Bedroom950 Sq Ft$1,525
Dockside VillageOne Bedroom Phase 3930 Sq Ft$1,971
Fox Creek EstatesOne Bedroom Apartment886 Sq Ft$1,795
Hertel Park Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath815 Sq Ft$870
West Summerset Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment810 Sq Ft$1,200
Midtown ApartmentsUnit C-2802 Sq Ft$1,669
London Towne ApartmentsLondon Towne764 Sq Ft$1,315
The Pointe1 Bedroom708 Sq Ft$1,850

Cheapest Available Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 03, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Amherst, NY is the 1 BD Model starting from $820 at Camelot Court Apartments in the University Area neighborhood. The second most affordable Amherst 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ starting at $870 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Amherst is currently $1,481. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Amherst:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Camelot Court Apartments1 BD$820
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom$870
Hertel Park Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath$870
Kenmore Tudors1 Bedroom$915
Creekside Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden$995
Bennett Village Apartments1 bedroom suite$1,000
Hopkins Court Apartments1 Bedroom$1,014
St Marys ApartmentsOne Bedroom A$1,039
Raintree Island Apartment HomesOne Bedroom-525 sqft$1,080

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Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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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 Camelot Court Apartments listed at $820.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Amherst Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Amherst is $1,481.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Amherst Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Amherst is a 1,050 square feet unit starting from $1,835 at The Belvedere.

What is the average size for Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Amherst is currently 666 sq ft.

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