1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Amherst, SD (32 Rentals)

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Amherst, SD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Amherst Studio Apartments | $839 | $715 | $952 |
Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $912 | $294 | $1,225 |
Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,202 | $545 | $1,980 |
Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $650 | $1,875 |
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Largest Available Amherst and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Amherst, SD is found at Beardsley Apartments and is 900 square feet priced from $502. Generations on 1st has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 712 square feet and currently listed start at $1,010. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Amherst:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Beardsley Apartments | One Bedroom | 900 Sq Ft | $502 |
Generations on 1st | 1BR/1.0BA | 712 Sq Ft | $1,010 |
Lofts at Willow Creek | C | 700 Sq Ft | $1,125 |
Prairie Village Apartments | Prairie Village 1 - 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 619 Sq Ft | $815 |
Aberdeen Communities | 1 BED 1BATH | 550 Sq Ft | $925 |
Cheapest Available Amherst and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of August 30, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Amherst, SD is the One Bedroom Model starting from $519 at Beardsley Apartments . The second most affordable Amherst 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Heritage Square starting at $575 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Amherst is currently $912. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Amherst:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Beardsley Apartments | One Bedroom | $519 |
Heritage Square | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $575 |
Prairie Village Apartments | Prairie Village 1 - 1 Bed - 1 Bath | $815 |
Aberdeen Communities | 1 BED 1BATH | $925 |
Generations on 1st | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,010 |
Lofts at Willow Creek | C | $1,125 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Amherst Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Amherst Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Amherst is $912.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Amherst Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Amherst is a 900 square feet unit starting from $502 at Beardsley Apartments.
What is the average size for Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Amherst is currently 0 sq ft.
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