
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Amherst Neighborhood of Amherst, OH from $500 (42 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Amherst area of Amherst.


Normandy House Apartments

Hapmshire Farms

Eagle Ridge Landing - Ryan Homes

Westwood Estates

Central Village

Tower Regency & Tower Garden

Evergreen Village
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Lorain Pointe Senior Apartments

Pinebrook Tower Apartments

Sycamore Square

Concord Apartments

402 E Main St

Parkwood Manor

1415 Herbert Dr

Erie West Mobile Home Park
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1421-1423 Herbert Dr

Oberlin Ave Apartments

The Oaks

Baron Arms Apartments

Colony Apartments

The Willows

Nantucket Apartments

Fairway East Apartment Homes
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Pentamen Arms

4652 Oberlin Ave

1010-1014 Kingsway Dr

Elizabeth Towers

Oak Hills West Apartments

5707 Ashland Ave

Jenna Terrace Apartments

Liberty Circle Apartments
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Beavercrest Gardens

Marina View Apartments

Harmony Square Apartments

Williamsburg Square

The Village at Lighthouse Point

1116 Kingsway Dr

Almadien Village

Meadow Oaks Apartments
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Princess Anne Studios

Oberlin Manor
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 | $1,557 | $695 | $1,800 |
| Downtown Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,015 | $795 | $2,400 |
| Downtown Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,272 | $1,000 | $2,624 |
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There are currently 42 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 1 Bed unit found at Concord Apartments priced from $695. Tower Regency & Tower Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Downtown Amherst apartments for rent in Amherst, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Tower Regency & Tower Garden | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Pinebrook Tower Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Lorain Pointe Senior Apartments | Senior Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1,685 |
| Redwood Amherst | Willowood | 2BR,2BA | $1,899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Amherst, OH
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Amherst area is the $1.65 price per square foot Acacia Model at Redwood Amherst in the in the Downtown Amherst neighborhood starting from $2,624. The second greatest value Downtown Amherst apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Evergreen Village starting at $1,149 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Bartish 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Amherst | Acacia | 3BR,3BA | $1.65 |
| Evergreen Village | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Pinebrook Tower Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Lorain Pointe Senior Apartments | Senior Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| Tower Regency & Tower Garden | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
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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 $695 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 $795 at Concord Apartments.
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