
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Amherst, NY from $500 (63 Rentals)
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Hartford Place Senior Apartments 55+

Delta Garden Apartments

Princeton Court Apartments

Boulevard Towers

Oxford Village Townhomes

Parkside Houses

Willow Ridge Court

Shawnee Landing

ELIM Townhouses

Camelot Court Apartments

Hertel Park Senior Residences

Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+

Windwood Place Apartments

Kenmore Tudors

Creekview Estates

95 Westminster Ave

Robert and Wright Apartments

University Court Apartment

U-Crest & Belvedere Manor Apartments

118 Chaplin Dr

1020 Beach Rd, Unit 3 Lower

175 Freund St

502 Lisbon Ave

Bennett Village Apartments

Kensington Village Apartments

Mercer Commons

657 Englewood Ave

700 Parkside Ave

71 Gerald Ave

320 Jewett Ave

Creekview Court

Creekside Village Apartments
Amherst, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Amherst Studio Apartments | $1,358 | $950 | $2,399 | 
| Cheap Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $609 | $2,350 | 
| Cheap Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $653 | $3,175 | 
| Cheap Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,894 | $795 | $3,288 | 
| Cheap Amherst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $952 | $737 | $3,416 | 
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Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Camelot Court Apartments in the University Area neighborhood priced from $820. Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ in the University Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelot Court Apartments | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $820 | 
| Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $870 | 
| Hertel Park Senior Residences | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $870 | 
| Kenmore Tudors | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 | 
| Creekview Estates | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $925 | 
| Princeton Court Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $963 | 
| University Court Apartment | JR 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $995 | 
| Bennett Village Apartments | 1 bedroom suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 | 
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, NY
As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $0.12 price per square foot 6068 Transit Rd Model at 6068 Transit Rd, Unit 4 in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,175. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 281 Huntington Ave Model at 281 Huntington Ave, Unit 4-Loft starting at $1,400 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the North Buffalo neighborhood. 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. | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 6068 Transit Rd, Unit 4 | 6068 Transit Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.12 | 
| 281 Huntington Ave, Unit 4-Loft | 281 Huntington Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 | 
| 279 Sterling Ave, Unit 2 | 279 Sterling Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 | 
| 25-47 Old Lyme Dr | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 | 
| 9950 Transit Rd | 9950 Transit Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 | 
| Fairway Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 | 
| Amherst Manor Apartments | Amherst Manor | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 | 
| Manhattan Square | 2 bedroom townhouse apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 | 
| Hertel Park Senior Residences | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 | 
| 467 Wyoming Ave, Unit #3 | 467 Wyoming Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 | 
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Getting Around Amherst, NY
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Princeton Court Apartments listed at $963.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Apartment is $820 at Camelot Court 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 $925 at Creekview Estates.
What is the most affordable Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lincoln Park Duplexes and starts from $1,265.
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