
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Amherst, VA (53 Rentals)


Amherst Village

The Vine

Town Center Apartments

Palisades at Hunters Creek

Piedmont Flour Mill Lofts

Logans Landing

Eleven25

7 Hills Townhomes

Walden Pond Apartment Homes
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The Wayne

Mill's Crossing

Gish Flats

Legacy at Linden Park

Peakland Apartments

Imperial Tobacco Lofts

The Humbles Building Apartments

The Westie in Madison Heights
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500 Euclid Avenue

Virginia Laundry Lofts

Overlook at Stonemill

Church Street Townhomes

12th & Court Lofts

The Timbers

Rivermont Park

County Green Apartment Homes

Huntingwood Apartments

Princeton Circle West Apartments
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511 Florida Ave

391 Main St

2461 Rivermont Ave

409 Grayson St

51 11th St

Villa Forte

Holland House

Miller's Rest Apartments

Midpoint Apartments

Midtown on 12th

White Star Flats

Factory 88

723 Jefferson Street

Midtown Lofts

100 Horseford Rd

Palmera House Apartments

Krise Luxury Lofts

Lakeside Plaza Apartments
Amherst, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Studio Apartments | $985 | $749 | $1,395 |
| Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,166 | $659 | $2,405 |
| Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $799 | $2,307 |
| Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,563 | $899 | $3,457 |
| Amherst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,476 | $1,726 | $3,226 |
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Largest Available Amherst and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Amherst, VA is found at 12th & Court Lofts in the Tate Springs neighborhood and is 1,100 square feet priced from $1,195. The Vine has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 983 square feet and currently listed start at $1,375. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Amherst:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12th & Court Lofts | 1 Bed + Office | 1,100 Sq Ft | $1,195 |
| The Vine | 1BR+Office/1BA Type 2 | 983 Sq Ft | $1,375 |
| Eleven25 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 980 Sq Ft | $1,290 |
| Palisades at Hunters Creek | A3 PH2 | 951 Sq Ft | $1,435 |
| Logans Landing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/Sunroom | 931 Sq Ft | $1,299 |
| The Wayne | Courtyard 2nd Floor | 864 Sq Ft | $1,250 |
| Town Center Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath Type 1 | 859 Sq Ft | $1,200 |
| Gish Flats | 1x1 | 850 Sq Ft | $1,199 |
| Peakland Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - First FLoor | 840 Sq Ft | $980 |
| Piedmont Flour Mill Lofts | One Bedroom | 565 Sq Ft | $1,186 |
Cheapest Available Amherst and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of January 09, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Amherst, VA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $696 at Elora Gardens Lynchburg in the Tate Springs neighborhood. The second most affordable Amherst 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Walden Pond Apartment Homes starting at $805 in the Montview neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Amherst is currently $1,166. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Amherst:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Elora Gardens Lynchburg | 1 Bedroom | $696 |
| Walden Pond Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | $805 |
| Imperial Tobacco Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | $850 |
| Huntingwood Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $895 |
| Church Street Townhomes | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | $895 |
| County Green Apartment Homes | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $920 |
| The Westie in Madison Heights | 1 BR | $935 |
| Mill's Crossing | 1 Bedroom | $948 |
| 500 Euclid Avenue | 500 | $950 |
| Peakland Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - First FLoor | $980 |
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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 $1,166.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Amherst Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Amherst is a 1,100 square feet unit starting from $1,195 at 12th & Court Lofts.
What is the average size for Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Amherst is currently 976 sq ft.
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