Cheap Apartments for Rent in Amherst, VA from $500 (30 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
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$679 - $1,136
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$684 - $1,141
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Miller's Rest Apartments

6125 Old Mill RdLynchburg, VA 24502
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The Timbers
$714 - $1,014
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$659 - $959
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$55

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$714 - $1,014
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Timbers

2 Timber CtLynchburg, VA 24501
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McCausland Ridge
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$795
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$795

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$795
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McCausland Ridge

2075 Langhorne RdLynchburg, VA 24501
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Rivermont Park
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$804 - $1,054
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$749 - $999
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$55

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$804 - $1,054
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rivermont Park

2935 Rivermont AveLynchburg, VA 24503
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Bramblewood Apartments
$845 - $900
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$845 - $900

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$845 - $900
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Bramblewood Apartments

3300 Old Forest RdLynchburg, VA 24501
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Jobbers Overall
$864 - $996
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$864 - $996

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$864 - $996
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1501 Kemper StLynchburg, 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 113 Williams Rd

$535

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$535

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$535

5 Bedroom, 5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

113 Williams Rd

Madison HeightsVA24572
property at 117 Williams Rd

$535

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$535

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$535

5 Bedroom, 5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 7

117 Williams Rd

Madison HeightsVA24572
property at 107 Williams Rd

$535

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$535

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$535

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

107 Williams Rd

Madison HeightsVA24572
property at 209 Clark St

$600

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$600

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$600

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

209 Clark St

Madison HeightsVA24572

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property at 155 Pomona Dr

$785

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$785

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$785

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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155 Pomona Dr

Madison HeightsVA24572
property at 912 Floyd St

$795

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$795

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$795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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912 Floyd St

LynchburgVA24501
property at 119 W Vail Ct

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 14

119 W Vail Ct

Madison HeightsVA24572
property at 901 Jefferson St

$876

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$876

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$876

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 6

901 Jefferson St

LynchburgVA24502
property at 103 Willow St

$895

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$895

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$895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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103 Willow St

LynchburgVA24503

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Midtown Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown Lofts

2734 Fort AveLynchburg, VA 24501
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property at 1112 Bedford Ave

$895

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$895

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$895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1112 Bedford Ave

LynchburgVA24504

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 Miller's Rest Apartments in the Wyndhurst neighborhood priced from $684. The Timbers in the Sandusky neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $714. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Miller's Rest ApartmentsRhine1BR,1BA$684
The Timbers1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$714
Wesley Apartments - Senior Living CommunityStudio (Stair Access)Studio,1BA$790
McCausland Ridge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$795
Dumont Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
Bramblewood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$845
Walden Pond Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$876
Midtown on 12thStudioStudio,1BA$895
Huntingwood Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$895
Princeton Circle West ApartmentsColonial Terrace1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, VA and Nearby

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3 Bed/ 2 Bath Model at Kendall Square in the in the Wyndhurst neighborhood starting from $1,430. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Logans Landing starting at $1,346 with a $1.07 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.
Kendall Square3 Bed/ 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.01
Logans Landing2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.07
Ivy Creek Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.79
Forestbrook Apartments3 Bed/ 2 Bath with Den3BR,2BA$1.02
Miller's Rest ApartmentsPritchell2BR,2BA$0.85
McCausland Ridge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.94
Midtown on 12thStudioStudio ,1BA$1.07
Dumont Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.00
Bramblewood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
Walden Pond Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10

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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 $790.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Apartment is $684 at Miller's Rest 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 $795 at McCausland Ridge.

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 $900.

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