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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 University Club Apartments in the West Lubbock neighborhood priced from $549. Somerset Apartments in the Northridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $610. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Club Apartments1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$549
Somerset ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$610
Indiana VillageA11BR,1BA$615
District WestDuval1BR,1BA$615
Westridge ApartmentsOne1BR,1BA$625
The EstacadoA1Studio,1BA$649
Oak Creek Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$695
Canyon ApartmentsA1RD1BR,1BA$709
Peppertree InnPeppertree Inn Apartments EfficiencyStudio,1BA$735
Branchwater1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, TX and Nearby

As of April 08, 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 2BR/2BA - Flat Model at Wildwood Lubbock starting at $894 with a $0.80 price per square foot in the North Lubbock 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
Wildwood Lubbock2BR/2BA - Flat2BR,2BA$0.80
Cameron CourtThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.86
Stratford Place2BD 2BA - Some Electic Included2BR,2BA$0.95
Oak Creek Apartments3 bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.08
Legacy Trails of PlainviewB12BR,1BA$1.07
The Landing at Pinewood Park2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.94
Canyon ApartmentsA1RD1BR,1BA$1.06
Westridge ApartmentsOne1BR,1BA$1.04
University Club Apartments1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$0.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amherst Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Amherst?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Amherst is at Somerset Apartments listed at $610.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Apartment is $549 at University Club Apartments.

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 $629 at University Club Apartments.

What is the most affordable Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cameron Court and starts from $894.

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