Apartments for Rent in Amherst, VA Under $1,200 (59 Rentals)

Town Center Apartments

Walden Pond Apartment Homes

Garland Rodes Apartments

The Reserve at Burton Creek (All Inclusive)

Mill's Crossing
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Bramblewood Apartments

Miller's Rest Apartments

Imperial Tobacco Lofts

Old Mill Townhomes

Palmera House Apartments

The Westie in Madison Heights
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Boonsboro Village Apartments

Park Place Apartments

Overlook at Stonemill

Church Street Townhomes

12th & Court Lofts

Wesley Apartments - Senior Living Community

Legacy at Linden Park

Kendall Square

The Timbers

Rivermont Park
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Princeton Circle West Apartments

Forestbrook Apartments

Huntingwood Apartments

Elora Gardens Lynchburg

County Green Apartment Homes

1517 Garfield Ave

1812 Ozone Ct

549 Wilton Ave

2446 Kemper St

212 Winston Ridge Rd

511 Florida Ave

113 S Vail Dr

804 Wise St

211 C St

1111 15th St

2914 Langhorne Rd

2700 Loraine St

105 Williams Rd

117 Williams Rd
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 | $867 | $749 | $995 |
Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,152 | $679 | $2,025 |
Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,261 | $803 | $2,343 |
Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $925 | $2,398 |
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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 Amherst
How much are Studio apartments in Amherst?
There are currently 6 Studio Apartments in Amherst with rent ranges from $749 to $995 with an average price of $867.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Amherst Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Amherst ranges from $679 to $2,025 with an average monthly rent of $1,152.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Amherst cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Amherst range from $803 to $2,343. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,261.
How expensive are Amherst Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 24 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Amherst on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $925 to $2,398 - averaging $1,476 for the location.
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Written by: Bobbi Jackson
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