
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Amherst, SD (34 Rentals)


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Mary's Heights Apartments

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The Plains Apartments

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Generations on 1st
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Beardsley Apartments

Marketplace Apartments

Prairie Springs Apartments

Prairie Village Apartments

Oakes I & II Apartments

Gwinner I & II Apartments

The Crossings Apartments
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Lofts at Willow Creek

Liberty Lights Apartments

The Lofts

1045 E 3rd St

97 7th Ave S

500 1st Ave S

262 2nd St SW

328 Dewey St
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9 1st Ave NE

200 7th Ave

501 W 8th Ave

213 13th Ave E

Heritage Square

503 6th St N

1631 Olive Dr

Parkside Place
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Archer Flats

Del Rose Apartments
Amherst, SD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Studio Apartments | $1,001 | $550 | $1,089 |
Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,173 | $455 | $1,479 |
| Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,214 | $545 | $6,300 |
| Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,151 | $800 | $1,474 |
| Amherst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,305 | $910 | $1,810 |
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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 $600. Mary's Heights Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 752 square feet and currently listed start at $455. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Amherst:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beardsley Apartments | One Bedroom | 900 Sq Ft | $600 |
| Mary's Heights Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 752 Sq Ft | $455 |
| The Plains Apartments | 1631 - 1 Bedroom - Island | 734 Sq Ft | $1,225 |
| Generations on 1st | 1BR/1.0BA | 712 Sq Ft | $1,055 |
| Gwinner I & II Apartments | 1 br/ 1 bath | 636 Sq Ft | $700 |
| The Crossings Apartments | 418 1 bed | 600 Sq Ft | $1,050 |
| Liberty Lights Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garage | 550 Sq Ft | $700 |
| Aberdeen Communities | 1 BED 1BATH | 550 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
Cheapest Available Amherst and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of August 05, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Amherst, SD is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $455 at Mary's Heights Apartments . The second most affordable Amherst 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Liberty Lights Apartments starting at $600 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Amherst is currently $1,173. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Amherst:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Mary's Heights Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $455 |
| Liberty Lights Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $600 |
| Beardsley Apartments | One Bedroom | $600 |
| Gwinner I & II Apartments | 1 br/ 1 bath | $700 |
| The Crossings Apartments | 418 1 bed | $1,050 |
| Generations on 1st | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,055 |
| Aberdeen Communities | 1 BED 1BATH | $1,100 |
| The Plains Apartments | 1631 - 1 Bedroom - Island | $1,225 |
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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 $1,173.
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 $600 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 628 sq ft.
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