
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Amherst, OH from $400 (47 Rentals)
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2001 Cooper Foster Park Rd, Unit 306

2001 Cooper Foster Park Rd

Westwood Estates

352 Broadway St

5001 Oberlin Ave, Unit 2

Concord Apartments

Tower Regency & Tower Garden

155 N Ridge Rd, Unit Up
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Pinebrook Tower Apartments

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Evergreen Village

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The Willows

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Beavercrest Gardens

Marina View Apartments

Nantucket Apartments

Kingston Square

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Harmony Square Apartments

Pentamen Arms

1454 W River Rd N

4461 Oberlin Ave

Williamsburg Square

14 E Erie Ave

936 S Central Dr

Westlake Gardens

22 Potomac Ln
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The Village at Lighthouse Point

Almadien Village

942 S Central Dr

1220 W Erie Ave

3502 Lowell Ave

1911 E 34th St

116 Water St

235 Cedar Brook Dr

2056 Mc Kinley Ave
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1818-1818 E 29th St

944 Walnut St
Amherst, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $695 | $1,825 |
| Cheap Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,016 | $825 | $2,475 |
| Cheap Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,284 | $1,000 | $2,450 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Amherst, OH
Pricing Updated: 06/19/2026Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Amherst | $2,325 | $695 | 33 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Square Apartments | Barndoor | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Concord Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Tower Regency & Tower Garden | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| 936 S Central Dr | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Pinebrook Tower Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Wingate Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Lorain Pointe Senior Apartments | Senior Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1,685 |
| Redwood Amherst | Willowood | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Amherst | Meadowood | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| 936 S Central Dr | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Pinebrook Tower Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Lorain Pointe Senior Apartments | Senior Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| The Wingate Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 2001 Cooper Foster Park Rd | 2001 Cooper Foster Park Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Tower Regency & Tower Garden | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Harmony Square Apartments | Barndoor | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Best Local Schools in Amherst, OH
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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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