Cheap Apartments for Rent in Amherst, WI from $400 (41 Rentals)

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Hillside Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Manor

386 Wilson StAmherst, WI 54406
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Parkview Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

312 Clinton CtAmherst, WI 54406
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River North Cottages
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

River North Cottages

1864 Lori WayWaupaca, WI 54981
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Plover Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plover Apartments

2830-2850 Plover Springs RdPlover, WI 54467
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Rustic Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rustic Manor

396 W Grand AveRosholt, WI 54473
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Bush Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bush Court

2517 Bush CtStevens Point, WI 54481
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Golden Sands
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Sands

2941-2951 Bea Jay LnPlover, WI 54467
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Maplewood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewood Apartments

2740 Maple DrPlover, WI 54467
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Tall Timbers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tall Timbers

3571 Jackson AvePlover, WI 54467
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Amherst, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at Prentice Arms priced from $919. Pheasant Run Apartments - Waupaca has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $920. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prentice Arms2 Bed 1 Bath Upper Corner2BR,1BA$919
Pheasant Run Apartments - WaupacaPR 2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$920
Countryside Apartment Homes2x1 w/dishwasher2BR,1BA$959
Berkshire Stevens Point - Seniors (55+)Two Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$961
Fulton Street Estates1 Bed 1 Bath No Parking Included1BR,1BA$1,029
Tall Timbers2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,054
Timber RidgeWaupaca 1 Bedroom Lower1BR,1BA$1,085
bantr Stevens PointUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Lake Park Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath - Signature1BR,1BA$1,125
Joann Lane Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, WI and Nearby

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $1.20 price per square foot 5BD 2.5BA Model at The Doolittle in the starting from $2,165. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Lower Model at Golf View Estates starting at $1,599 with a $1.25 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.
The Doolittle5BD 2.5BA5BR,2.5BA$1.20
Golf View Estates3 Bed 2 Bath Lower3BR,2BA$1.25
Willow Estates Apartment CommunityWillow 3 BR 2 B Lower3BR,2BA$1.16
Countryside Apartment Homes3x2 1 car garage3BR,2BA$1.22
Pheasant Run Apartments - WaupacaPR 3BD/2BA3BR,2BA$1.02
River Ridge Apartments-WaupacaRR 2Bed-1Bath 1050 Sq. Ft.2BR,1BA$1.19
Berkshire Stevens Point - Seniors (55+)Two Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.93
Prentice Arms2 Bed 1 Bath Upper Corner2BR,1BA$0.97
Tall Timbers2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Joann Lane Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.44

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 bantr Stevens Point listed at $1,099.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Apartment is $1,029 at Fulton Street Estates.

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 $919 at Prentice Arms.

What is the most affordable Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pheasant Run Apartments - Waupaca and starts from $1,075.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.