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Amherst, SD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, SD is a 1 Bed unit found at Beardsley Apartments priced from $519. Prairie Park Fairmount Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $545. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beardsley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$519
Prairie Park Fairmount Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$545
Heritage Square1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, SD and Nearby

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $1.40 price per square foot 1631 - 2 Bedroom - Galley Model at The Plains Apartments in the starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 3BR/1BA Model at Oakes I & II Apartments starting at $900 with a $0.83 price per square foot . 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.
The Plains Apartments1631 - 2 Bedroom - Galley2BR,2BA$1.40
Oakes I & II Apartments3BR/1BA3BR,1.5BA$0.83
Prairie Park Fairmount Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$0.67
Beardsley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.58
624 8th Ave SE, Unit 4624 8th Ave SE2BR,1BA$0.97
Center Street ApartmentsWahp 2 bed2BR,1BA$0.99
Generations on 1st1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.40
103 N Lloyd St, Unit 6103 N Lloyd St1BR,1BA$0.47
306 4th Ave E, Unit 7306 4th Ave E1BR,1BA$0.74
Prairie Village ApartmentsPrairie Village 1 - 1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst

What type of rentals are currently available in Amherst?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Amherst, SD with pricing that ranges from $294 to $1,980. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Amherst ranging from $275 to $10,000.

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 $275 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,960.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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