
Cheap Homes for Rent in Amherst, VA from $600 (12 Rentals)
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4904 Mountain Laurel Dr

2025 Rose Ln

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How much does it cost to rent a home in Amherst?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Amherst 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,029 | $775 | $1,500 |
Amherst 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,538 | $795 | $3,999 |
Amherst 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,050 | $1,350 | $2,900 |
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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 $659. Rivermont Park in the Tate Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Timbers | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $659 |
Rivermont Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $749 |
Bramblewood Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $799 |
Wesley Apartments - Senior Living Community | Studio (Stair or Ramp Access) | Studio,1BA | $820 |
Elora Gardens Lynchburg | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $830 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, VA and Nearby
As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $0.69 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at River Lofts West in the in the College Hill neighborhood starting from $1,240. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at The Modern starting at $2,000 with a $1.16 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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River Lofts West | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.69 |
The Modern | 3 Bed 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.16 |
The Reserve -All Utilities Included&Furnished | 3 Bedroom - All Inclusive | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.58 |
Kendall Square | 3 Bed/ 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
Town Center Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath Type 1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Ivy Creek Apartments | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.79 |
Park Place Apartments | 3BR/2BA Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Walden Pond Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Bramblewood Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Midtown Lofts | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst
What type of rentals are currently available in Amherst?
There are currently 56 Apartments for Rent in Amherst, VA with pricing that ranges from $659 to $2,364. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Amherst ranging from $600 to $3,999.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Amherst?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Amherst ranges from $600 to $3,999 with an average monthly rent of $1,356.
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