
Apartments for Rent in Amherst, NY Under $1,200 (81 Rentals)


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Sutton Place

Willow Ridge Court

Delta Garden Apartments

Princeton Court Apartments

Hartford Place Senior Apartments 55+

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Alberta Place
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230 Dellwood Rd, Unit Apt.1

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3911 Main St

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3930 Bailey Ave, Unit #3

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733 Lasalle Ave, Unit Upper

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268 Robert Dr, Unit 2

Raintree Island Apartment Homes

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110 Gerald Ave

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Englewood Apartments

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University Court Apartment

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136 Heath St
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Hertel Park Senior Residences

Axis 360

Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+

Camelot Court Apartments

ELIM Townhouses

Collegiate Village

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98 Freund St

125 Edison Ave

216 Newburgh Ave

110 Gerald Ave

220 Dartmouth Ave

160 Courtland Ave

733 Lasalle Ave

111 Midland Ave

1 Idlebrook Dr

42 E Spring St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Studio Apartments Under $1200 | $1,342 | $740 | $1,889 |
| Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,516 | $609 | $2,350 |
| Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,825 | $653 | $3,229 |
| Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,949 | $715 | $3,500 |
| Amherst 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $990 | $800 | $3,200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst
How much are Studio apartments in Amherst?
There are currently 59 Studio Apartments in Amherst with rent ranges from $740 to $1,889 with an average price of $1,342.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Amherst Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Amherst ranges from $609 to $2,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,516.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Amherst cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Amherst range from $653 to $3,229. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,825.
How expensive are Amherst Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 97 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Amherst on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $715 to $3,500 - averaging $1,949 for the location.
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