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property at 127 Merrimac St

127 Merrimac St

BuffaloNY14214

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property at 3901 Main St

3901 Main St

BuffaloNY14226

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. Creekview Estates in the East Amherst Williamsville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Camelot Court Apartments1 BD1BR,1BA$820
Creekview Estates2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$825
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Hertel Park Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$870
Kenmore Tudors1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, NY

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $0.94 price per square foot 1843 Hertel Ave. Upper Model at 1843 Hertel Ave. Upper, Unit Upper in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 160 Victoria Ave Model at 160 Victoria Ave, Unit 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Upper starting at $1,400 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the North East 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.
1843 Hertel Ave. Upper, Unit Upper1843 Hertel Ave. Upper3BR,1BA$0.94
160 Victoria Ave, Unit 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Upper160 Victoria Ave3BR,1BA$0.93
124 Carmel Rd, Unit North Buffalo upper124 Carmel Rd3BR,1BA$1.00
93 Minnesota Ave, Unit 193 Minnesota Ave3BR,1BA$0.90
1833 Kensington Ave, Unit 11833 Kensington Ave2BR,2BA$1.00
7170 Transit Rd, Unit #27170 Transit Rd2BR,1BA$1.28
25-47 Old Lyme Dr2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.25
Manhattan Square2 bedroom townhouse apartment2BR,1BA$1.24
Hertel Park Senior Residences1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Creekview Estates2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst

What type of rentals are currently available in Amherst?

There are currently 447 Apartments for Rent in Amherst, NY with pricing that ranges from $737 to $4,000. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Amherst ranging from $450 to $6,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Amherst?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Amherst ranges from $450 to $6,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,143.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Amherst?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Amherst range from $857 to $3,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $737.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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