
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Amherst Neighborhood of Amherst, OH from $500 (28 Rentals)
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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 |
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Downtown Amherst Studio Apartments | $650 | $625 | $675 |
Downtown Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $834 | $650 | $1,961 |
Downtown Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $725 | $2,604 |
Downtown Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $1,000 | $2,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Downtown Amherst Neighborhood of Amherst, OH.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Amherst Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Amherst area of Amherst, OH is a Studio unit found at Hampshire I Apartments priced from $625. Concord Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $665. Here are the most affordable Downtown Amherst apartments for rent in Amherst, OH:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hampshire I Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
Concord Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
Water's Edge Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Meadows Pointe Apartments | Standard 1st Floor | 2BR,1BA | $790 |
Pinecrest Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
Westwood Estates | 2 Bed 1 Bath Single Section | 2BR,1BA | $971 |
Redwood Amherst | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Amherst, OH
As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Amherst area is the $0.83 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Pinecrest Apartments in the in the Brownhelm neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Downtown Amherst apartment is the Dogwood Model at Redwood Amherst starting at $1,699 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Downtown Amherst neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pinecrest Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.83 |
Redwood Amherst | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Meadows Pointe Apartments | Standard 1st Floor | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
1208 Tower BlVD, Unit 3 | 1208 Tower BlVD | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Water's Edge Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Westwood Estates | 1 Bed 1 Bath Single Section | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Hampshire I Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Amherst Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Amherst Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Amherst Apartment is $665 at Concord Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Amherst Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Amherst is starting from $790 at Meadows Pointe Apartments.
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