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Stratford Place
$655 - $985

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Base Rent$655 - $985

Total Monthly Price$655 - $985
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Stratford Place

4901 4th StLubbock, TX 79416
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Liveoak Eighth
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Liveoak Eighth

5834 7th StLubbock, TX 79416
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Amherst, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Indiana Village in the North Lubbock neighborhood priced from $625. The Estacado in the Northridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $649. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Indiana VillageA11BR,1BA$625
The EstacadoA1Studio,1BA$649
Stratford PlaceEfficiency - Electric IncludedStudio,1BA$655
Westridge Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 858942BR,1BA$695
University Club Apartments1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$699
The Landing at Pinewood Park1/1.011BR,1BA$700
Chilton Village Apartments1X1 A1BR,1BA$701
Legacy Trails of PlainviewA1-60H1BR,1BA$760
Cameron CourtTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$792
Branchwater1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, TX and Nearby

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $0.97 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Duplex **STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES**... Model at Dimora Village in the in the Northridge neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the The Rio Grande Model at Ashton Pointe starting at $1,299 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Northridge 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.
Dimora Village3 Bedroom Duplex **STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES**...3BR,3BA$0.97
Ashton PointeThe Rio Grande2BR,2BA$1.16
Oak Creek Apartments3 bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.25
The One at Lubbock3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.45
The Landing at Pinewood Park2/1-CR2BR,1BA$1.01
Escondido ApartmentsThe Madrid1BR,1BA$1.25
Hillcrest Manor Senior Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Legacy Trails of PlainviewA1-60H1BR,1BA$1.13
Westridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 857971BR,1BA$1.16
University Club Apartments1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amherst Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Apartment is $625 at Indiana Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Amherst Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Amherst is starting from $695 at Westridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Landing at Pinewood Park and starts from $950.

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