
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Amherst Neighborhood of Amherst, OH (83 Rentals)


Pinecrest Apartments

Redwood Amherst

Tower Regency & Tower Garden

Lorain Pointe Senior Apartments

Evergreen Village

Pinebrook Tower Apartments

Sycamore Square

Concord Apartments

5001 Oberlin Ave, Unit 2
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4173 Cambridge Ave

3115-3117 Surf Ave

351 S Lake St

173 Tenney Ave

138-142 Main St

378 S Main St

125-125.5 Jackson St

849-859 Cleveland Ave

842-878 Elyria Ave

Silver Birch Amherst
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Normandy House Apartments

6123 N Dewey Rd

Eagle Ridge Landing - Ryan Homes

47550 Middle Ridge Rd

Sandy Springs Trail

K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Sandstone

Old Colony

Hapmshire Farms

5700-5712 Edgewood Dr

1505-1525 Herbert Dr
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1423 Ashwood Dr

1421-1423 Herbert Dr

1415 Herbert Dr

1405-1409 Herbert Dr

1301 Cooper Foster Park Rd

5384 Oberlin Ave

2100 Tower Blvd

5537-5547 Beavercrest Dr

Wohleber

4749 Oberlin Ave
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402 E Main St

4645 Oberlin Ave

1205 W 44th St

1203 W 44th St

Erie West Mobile Home Park

1110-1106 Kingsway Dr

Parkwood Manor

Lincoln Square

1052 Tower Blvd

Twin Wells Manufactured Home Community
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Downtown Amherst, Amherst, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Amherst?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $725 | $1,825 |
| Downtown Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,022 | $825 | $2,450 |
| Downtown Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,280 | $1,000 | $2,450 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Amherst?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Amherst, Amherst, OH
Ranked #1
Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Amherst, Amherst, OH
Powers Elementary School
Marion L Steele High School
Walter G. Nord Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Amherst
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Amherst area of Amherst, OH?
As of today, August 26, 2026, there are currently 83 available Downtown Amherst apartments priced from $725 to $2,450, with an average monthly rent of $1,946.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Amherst Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Amherst ranges from $725 to $1,825 with an average monthly rent of $1,514.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Amherst cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Amherst range from $825 to $2,450. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,022.
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