Cheap Apartments for Rent in Amherst, WI from $400 (11 Rentals)

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Maplewood Apartments
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Maplewood Apartments

2740 Maple DrPlover, WI 54467
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Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Rustic Manor priced from $673. Hillside Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rustic Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$673
Hillside Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$700
Bush Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$729
River North Cottages1 Bed, 1 Bath Cottage1BR,1BA$776
Golden Sands2 Bed 1 Bath Lower2BR,1BA$879

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, WI and Nearby

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $0.96 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Whiting Place Apartments in the starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the RR 2Bed-1Bath 1050 Sq. Ft. Model at River Ridge Apartments-Waupaca starting at $1,155 with a $1.10 price per square foot . 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.
Whiting Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.96
River Ridge Apartments-WaupacaRR 2Bed-1Bath 1050 Sq. Ft.2BR,1BA$1.10
The Reserve Student Apartments at UWSP4BR/2BA - The Belt Standard4BR,2BA$0.53
EdgeWOOD - 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
EdgewaterWOOD - 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.15
River North Cottages2 Bed, 1 Bath Cottage2BR,1BA$0.95
Parkdale Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Detached Garage-No Washer&Dryer2BR,1BA$1.04
Paradise Apartments2 BED 1 BATH LOWER - DETACHED GARAGE2BR,1BA$1.16
Golden Sands2 Bed 1 Bath Lower2BR,1BA$1.09
Rustic Manor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08

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Getting Around Amherst, WI

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25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amherst Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Apartment is $673 at Rustic Manor.

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 $760 at Rustic Manor.

What is the most affordable Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River North Cottages and starts from $1,058.

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