Cheap Apartments for Rent in Amherst, VA from $684 (43 Rentals)

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Rutledge Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rutledge Hills

122 Dulwich DrAmherst, VA 24521
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Miller's Rest Apartments
$684 - $1,141

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$679 - $1,136
Required Monthly Fees$5

Total Monthly Price$684 - $1,141
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Miller's Rest Apartments

6125 Old Mill RdLynchburg, VA 24502
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The Timbers
$714 - $1,014

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$659 - $959
Required Monthly Fees$55

Total Monthly Price$714 - $1,014
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Timbers

2 Timber CtLynchburg, VA 24501
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McCausland Ridge
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$750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$750

Total Monthly Price$750
1 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

McCausland Ridge

2075 Langhorne RdLynchburg, VA 24501
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Rivermont Park
$784 - $1,034

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$749 - $999
Required Monthly Fees$35

Total Monthly Price$784 - $1,034
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rivermont Park

2935 Rivermont AveLynchburg, VA 24503
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Bramblewood Apartments
$799 - $1,150

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Base Rent$799 - $1,150

Total Monthly Price$799 - $1,150
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bramblewood Apartments

3300 Old Forest RdLynchburg, VA 24501
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Huntingwood Apartments
$920 - $1,230

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$875 - $1,185
Required Monthly Fees$45

Total Monthly Price$920 - $1,230
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Huntingwood Apartments

225 Coffee RdLynchburg, VA 24503
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The Westie
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$940 - $1,420

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$905 - $1,385
Required Monthly Fees$35

Total Monthly Price$940 - $1,420
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Westie

123 Phelps RdMadison Heights, VA 24572
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Peakland Apartments
$940 - $1,230

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$905 - $1,195
Required Monthly Fees$35

Total Monthly Price$940 - $1,230
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Peakland Apartments

3901 Boonsboro RdLynchburg, VA 24503
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Walden Pond Apartment Homes
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$964 - $2,399

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$957 - $2,392
Required Monthly Fees$7

Total Monthly Price$964 - $2,399
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Walden Pond Apartment Homes

1400 Weeping Willow DrLynchburg, VA 24501
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Holland House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holland House

3710 Fort AveLynchburg, VA 24501
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property at 511B Winston Ridge Rd
$695

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$695

Total Monthly Price$695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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511B Winston Ridge Rd

LynchburgVA24501
property at 2228 Tulip St
$750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$750

Total Monthly Price$750
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2228 Tulip St

LynchburgVA24504
property at 155 Pomona Dr
$785

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$785

Total Monthly Price$785
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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155 Pomona Dr

Madison HeightsVA24572
property at 912 Floyd St
$795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$795

Total Monthly Price$795
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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912 Floyd St

LynchburgVA24501
property at 1112 Bedford Ave
$795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$795

Total Monthly Price$795
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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1112 Bedford Ave

LynchburgVA24504
property at 2200 Memorial Ave
$850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 18
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2200 Memorial Ave

LynchburgVA24501
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Jobbers Overall
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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1501 Kemper StLynchburg, VA 24501
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property at 123 Fred Dr
$865

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$865

Total Monthly Price$865
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 9

123 Fred Dr

Madison HeightsVA24572

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property at 2249 Aragon St
$895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2249 Aragon St

LynchburgVA24501
property at 2461 Rivermont Ave
$895

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Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2461 Rivermont Ave

LynchburgVA24503
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Midtown Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Lofts

2734 Fort AveLynchburg, VA 24501
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1701 12th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1701 12th Street

1701 12th StLynchburg, VA 24501
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317 Grove Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

317 Grove Street

317 Grove StLynchburg, VA 24501
property at 709 Jackson St
$950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 13
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709 Jackson St

LynchburgVA24504

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723 Jefferson Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

723 Jefferson Street

723 Jefferson StreetLynchburg, VA 24504
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property at 1810 Laurel St
$995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1810 Laurel St

LynchburgVA24504
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Midpoint
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midpoint

1101 Jefferson StLynchburg, VA 24504

Amherst, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Timbers in the Sandusky neighborhood priced from $714. McCausland Ridge in the Tate Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Timbers1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$714
McCausland Ridge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Wesley Apartments - Senior Living CommunityStudio w/o Ramp-Stair AccessStudio,1BA$840
Bramblewood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$849
Elora Gardens Lynchburg1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$854
Rivermont Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$884
1701 12th Street1701 12th Street - 3011BR,1BA$895
The WestieWestie 1B1BR,1BA$940
Ivy Creek Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1BA$949
Miller's Rest ApartmentsProof -ADA2BR,2BA$991

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, VA and Nearby

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $0.58 price per square foot 3 Bedroom - All Inclusive Model at The Reserve - All Inclusive Student Community in the in the Wyndhurst neighborhood starting from $825. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 3 Bed/ 2 Bath Model at Kendall Square starting at $1,375 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Wyndhurst 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.
The Reserve - All Inclusive Student Community3 Bedroom - All Inclusive3BR,3.5BA$0.58
Kendall Square3 Bed/ 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.97
Holly Run ApartmentsBreezewood2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Ivy Creek Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.79
Mill's Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.99
County Green Apartment Homes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Forestbrook Apartments2 Bed/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.00
Huntingwood Apartments2 bd2BR,1BA$1.08
Bramblewood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
McCausland Ridge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07

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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 Wesley Apartments - Senior Living Community listed at $840.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Apartment is $714 at The Timbers.

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 $849 at Bramblewood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bramblewood Apartments and starts from $880.

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