1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Amherst, VA (41 Rentals)

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Rutledge Hills
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Rutledge Hills

122 Dulwich DrAmherst, VA 24521
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Amherst Village
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Amherst Village

111 Newington DrAmherst, VA 24521
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Holland House
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Holland House

3710 Fort AveLynchburg, VA 24501
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Midtown on 12th
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown on 12th

1701 12th StLynchburg, VA 24501
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723 Jefferson Street
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723 Jefferson Street

723 Jefferson StreetLynchburg, VA 24504
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100 Horseford Rd
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100 Horseford Rd

100 Horseford RdLynchburg, VA 24504
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Krise Luxury Lofts
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Krise Luxury Lofts

203 9th StLynchburg, VA 24504
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Amherst, VA Local Guide

Largest Available Amherst and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Amherst, VA is found at The Wayne in the Montview neighborhood and is 1,015 square feet priced from $1,200. The Vine in the Tate Springs neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 983 square feet and currently listed start at $1,195. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Amherst:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The WayneUptown Lofts1,015 Sq Ft$1,200
The Vine1BR+Office/1BA Type 2983 Sq Ft$1,195
Palisades at Hunter’s CreekA3PII951 Sq Ft$1,395
Miller's Rest ApartmentsRhine949 Sq Ft$679
Walden Pond Apartment Homes1 Bedroom800 Sq Ft$860
Palmera House ApartmentsPalmera House Apts744 Sq Ft$1,095
Wesley Apartments - Senior Living Community1 Bedroom (Stair or Ramp access)713 Sq Ft$860
Rivermont Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bath680 Sq Ft$849
Midtown Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath596 Sq Ft$895

Cheapest Available Amherst and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 21, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Amherst, VA is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model starting from $659 at The Timbers in the Sandusky neighborhood. The second most affordable Amherst 1 Bedroom is the Trundle Model at Miller's Rest Apartments starting at $679 in the Wyndhurst neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Amherst is currently $1,115. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Amherst:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Timbers1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$659
Miller's Rest ApartmentsTrundle$679
Elora Gardens Lynchburg1 Bedroom$696
Rivermont Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$849
500 Euclid AvenueStudio - 500 Euclid$850
Wesley Apartments - Senior Living Community1 Bedroom (Stair or Ramp access)$860
Walden Pond Apartment Homes1 Bedroom$860
Midtown Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath$895
The Westie in Madison Heights1 BR$935
Palmera House ApartmentsPalmera House Apts$1,095

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2.5
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Getting Around Amherst, VA

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19 / 100

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Almost all errands require a car

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12 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $1,115.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Amherst Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Amherst is a 1,015 square feet unit starting from $1,200 at The Wayne.

What is the average size for Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Amherst is currently 708 sq ft.

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