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$1,500

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20 Guilford Ln, Unit 8

20 Guilford Ln
BuffaloNY14221

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property at 1 Laura Ln

$1,595 - $2,495

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1 Laura Ln

BuffaloNY14221

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property at 501 Grider St

$1,700

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501 Grider St

BuffaloNY14215

Amherst, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, NY is a 3 Beds unit found at Auden Buffalo in the Irvington Creekside neighborhood priced from $715. 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
Auden Buffalo3x23BR,2BA$715
Jill Joseph Tower Seniors 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$870
Creekview Estates2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$925
Princeton Court ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$963
Kenmore Tudors1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$980
Boulevard SuitesStudio DStudio,1BA$1,025
Englewood Apartments2BD/1BA - Upgraded2BR,1BA$1,050
St Marys ApartmentsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,067
Parkside HousesOne Bedroom Unit1BR,1BA$1,091

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, NY

As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $0.94 price per square foot 1833 Kensington Ave Model at 1833 Kensington Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Kenfield neighborhood starting from $1,398. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 297 Sterling Ave Model at 297 Sterling Ave, Unit 2 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.
1833 Kensington Ave, Unit 11833 Kensington Ave2BR,2BA$0.94
297 Sterling Ave, Unit 2297 Sterling Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
118 Denrose Drive118-132 Denrose Drive - 1323BR,2BA$1.25
25-47 Old Lyme Dr2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.25
103 Denrose Dr, Unit 103103 Denrose Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.27
268 Robert Dr, Unit 2268 Robert Dr2BR,1BA$1.13
Delta Garden Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.15
Willow Ridge Court2 Bedroom- Willow Ridge2BR,1BA$1.29
Robert and Wright Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
Creekview Estates2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23

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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 $498 to $3,500. There are also 86 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Amherst ranging from $1,000 to $5,200.

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 $1,000 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,413.

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 $715 to $3,248, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.

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