
Apartments for Rent in Amherst, NY Under $1,200 (79 Rentals)


Hartford Place Apartments

Fountainview West

Willow Ridge Court

Sutton Place

Parkside Houses

Oxford Village Townhomes
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Princeton Court Apartments

Delta Garden Apartments

Hartford Place Senior Apartments 55+

Auden Buffalo

470 Winspear Ave, Unit 2nd floor

The Pointe

Sheridan Drive Apartments
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Robert and Wright Apartments

U-Crest & Belvedere Manor Apartments

Bright and spacious 1- and 2- bedroom

Creekview Court

Creekside Village Apartments

Raintree Island Apartment Homes

Mercer Commons

Kensington Village Apartments
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Bennett Village Apartments

University Court Apartment

Creekview Estates

Kenmore Tudors

Windwood Place Apartments

Hertel Park Senior Residences

Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+

Camelot Court Apartments

Collegiate Village
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185 Mead St

71 Gerald Ave

2481 Sheridan Dr

387 Crescent Ave

216 Newburgh Ave
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320 Jewett Ave

511 Shirley Ave

95 Westminster Ave
Amherst, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Amherst Studio Apartments Under $1200 | $1,443 | $921 | $3,364 |
Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,509 | $800 | $2,350 |
Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,799 | $919 | $3,314 |
Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,934 | $857 | $3,288 |
Amherst 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,249 | $737 | $4,570 |
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst
How much are Studio apartments in Amherst?
There are currently 19 Studio Apartments in Amherst with rent ranges from $921 to $3,364 with an average price of $1,443.
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 $800 to $2,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,509.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Amherst cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Amherst range from $919 to $3,314. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,799.
How expensive are Amherst Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 89 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Amherst on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $857 to $3,288 - averaging $1,934 for the location.
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