Cheap Homes for Rent in Amherst, OH from $600 (12 Rentals)

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property at 555 W 9th St

555 W 9th St

LorainOH44052

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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property at 3827 Gary Ave

3827 Gary Ave

LorainOH44055

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Amherst, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Amherst, OH

Pricing Updated: 05/03/2025

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$1,300$62530

Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Tower Regency & Tower Garden in the Black River neighborhood priced from $665. Concord Apartments in the Bartish neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $665. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tower Regency & Tower Garden1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$665
Concord Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$665
Pinecrest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$825
Sycamore Square1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$830
Pinebrook Tower Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, OH and Nearby

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 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 Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pinecrest ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.83
Redwood AmherstDogwood1BR,1BA$1.90
Sycamore Square2 Bed 1 Bath - Upgraded2BR,1BA$1.31
Pinebrook Tower Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.33
Tower Regency & Tower Garden1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst

What type of rentals are currently available in Amherst?

There are currently 97 Apartments for Rent in Amherst, OH with pricing that ranges from $665 to $3,460. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Amherst ranging from $695 to $3,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Amherst?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Amherst ranges from $695 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,470.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.