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Hedstrom Manor Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hedstrom Manor Estates

46-60 Getzville RdAmherst, NY 14226
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Creekside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Apartments

97-151 Creekside DrAmherst, NY 14228
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Amherst, NY Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Camelot Court Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$820
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Hertel Park Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$870
Kenmore Tudors1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
Creekview Estates2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$925
Princeton Court ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$963
University Court ApartmentJR 1 BR1BR,1BA$995
Robert and Wright Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, NY

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $0.11 price per square foot 6062 Transit Rd Model at 6062 Transit Rd, Unit 2 in the in the Bellevue neighborhood starting from $1,100. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6062 Transit Rd, Unit 26062 Transit Rd1BR,1BA$0.11
281 Huntington Ave, Unit 4-Loft281 Huntington Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
76 Greenfield St, Unit Lower76 Greenfield St2BR,1BA$1.00
25-47 Old Lyme Dr2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.25
Fairway Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.20
Amherst Manor ApartmentsAmherst Manor2BR,2BA$1.22
220 Dartmouth Ave, Unit Upper Floor220 Dartmouth Ave2BR,1BA$1.02
Robert and Wright Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Manhattan Square2 bedroom townhouse apartment2BR,1BA$1.24
Hertel Park Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.07

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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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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • 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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