Cheap Apartments for Rent in Amherst, OH from $400 (47 Rentals)

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Westwood Estates
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Estates

7055 Quarry RdAmherst, OH 44001

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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Oberlin Ave Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oberlin Ave Apartments

4638-4640 Oberlin AveLorain, OH 44053
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The Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks

1400-1516 Herbert DrLorain, OH 44053

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The Willows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

4745 Oberlin AveLorain, OH 44053
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Ventura Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ventura Apartments

1814 Cooper Foster Park RdLorain, OH 44053
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Beavercrest Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Beavercrest Gardens

3849 Beavercrest DrLorain, OH 44053
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Marina View Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marina View Apartments

3540-3540 Beavercrest DrLorain, OH 44053
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Nantucket Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nantucket Apartments

517-519 S Nantucket DrLorain, OH 44053
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Kingston Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kingston Square

1816 Cooper Foster Park RdLorain, OH 44053
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Baron Arms Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Baron Arms Apartments

3830 Beavercrest DrLorain, OH 44053
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Pentamen Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pentamen Arms

1800 Cooper Foster Park RdLorain, OH 44053
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Williamsburg Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Williamsburg Square

1824 Cooper Foster Park RdLorain, OH 44053
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936 S Central Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

936 S Central Dr

936 S Central DrLorain, OH 44052
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Westlake Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westlake Gardens

5009 W Erie AveLorain, OH 44053

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Almadien Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Almadien Village

2075 E Serenity LnLorain, OH 44053
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Amherst, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Amherst, OH

Pricing Updated: 06/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Amherst, OH area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Amherst Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Amherst$2,325$69533

Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Harmony Square Apartments in the Bartish neighborhood priced from $695. Concord Apartments in the Bartish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harmony Square ApartmentsBarndoor1BR,1BA$695
Concord Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
Tower Regency & Tower Garden1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$740
936 S Central Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$800
Pinebrook Tower Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$850
The Wingate Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
Lorain Pointe Senior ApartmentsSenior Apartments1BR,1BA$1,685
Redwood AmherstWillowood2BR,2BA$1,899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, OH

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $1.53 price per square foot Meadowood Model at Redwood Amherst in the in the Downtown Amherst neighborhood starting from $2,024. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 936 S Central Dr starting at $800 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Black River 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.
Redwood AmherstMeadowood2BR,2BA$1.53
936 S Central Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.14
Pinebrook Tower Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.33
Lorain Pointe Senior ApartmentsSenior Apartments1BR,1BA$2.70
The Wingate Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.58
2001 Cooper Foster Park Rd2001 Cooper Foster Park Rd1BR,1BA$1.69
Tower Regency & Tower Garden1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.48
Harmony Square ApartmentsBarndoor1BR,1BA$1.54

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amherst Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Apartment is $695 at Harmony Square 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 $795 at Harmony Square Apartments.

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