1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Amherst, VA (45 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

Holland House

3710 Fort AveLynchburg, VA 24501
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Midtown Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Lofts

2734 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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The Windsor
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The Windsor

200 Cleveland AveLynchburg, VA 24503
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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 12th & Court Lofts in the Tate Springs neighborhood and is 1,100 square feet priced from $1,495. The Vine has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 983 square feet and currently listed start at $1,250. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Amherst:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
12th & Court Lofts1,100 Sq Ft$1,495
The Vine1BR+Office/1BA Type 2983 Sq Ft$1,250
Walden Pond Apartment Homes1 Bedroom with Den970 Sq Ft$1,125
Palisades at Hunter’s CreekA3PII951 Sq Ft$1,395
Krise Luxury Lofts1BR/1.5BA869 Sq Ft$1,500
The WayneCourtyard864 Sq Ft$1,250
Logans Landing1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/Sunroom863 Sq Ft$1,285
Legacy at Linden ParkThe Hillsborough826 Sq Ft$1,069
Mill's Crossing1 Bedroom755 Sq Ft$948
Midtown Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath596 Sq Ft$895

Cheapest Available Amherst and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 08, 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 1 Bedroom Model at Elora Gardens Lynchburg starting at $696 in the Tate Springs neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Amherst is currently $1,145. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Amherst:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Timbers1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom$659
Elora Gardens Lynchburg1 Bedroom$696
Rivermont Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$849
Wesley Apartments - Senior Living Community1 Bedroom (Stair or Ramp access)$860
Walden Pond Apartment Homes1 Bedroom$882
Midtown Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath$895
Imperial Tobacco Lofts1BR/1.0BA$900
The Westie in Madison Heights1 BR$935
Mill's Crossing1 Bedroom$948
500 Euclid Avenue500 - 3$950

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Amherst, VA

Ranked #234

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Getting Around Amherst, VA

Walk Score®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

12 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

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 $1,145.

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 $1,495 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 900 sq ft.

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