Cheap Homes for Rent in the Amherst Neighborhood of Middleton, WI from $1,250 (6 Rentals)

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property at 5313 Brody Dr

$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5313 Brody Dr, Unit 102

5313 Brody Dr
MadisonWI53705
property at 5333 Brody Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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5333 Brody Dr, Unit 204

5333 Brody Dr
MadisonWI53705
property at 7345 Century Plz

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7345 Century Plz, Unit 206

7345 Century Plz
MiddletonWI53562

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property at 5333 Brody Dr

$1,650

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$1,650

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5333 Brody Dr, Unit 104

5333 Brody Dr
MadisonWI53705
property at 113 Craig Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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113 Craig Ave, Unit 113 Craig Ave

113 Craig Ave
MadisonWI53705

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Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Amherst area of Madison, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at 2950 Tomahawk Ct priced from $995. 2050-2080 Allen Boulevard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,085. Here are the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2950 Tomahawk Ct1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$995
2050-2080 Allen Boulevard2050-2080 Allen Boulevard - 2050-...1BR,1BA$1,085
Chapel Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, WI

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $1.48 price per square foot 301 Harbour Town Dr Model at 301 Harbour Town Dr in the in the Glen Oak Hills neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2.25 Bathroom-A Model at Brody Drive starting at $1,795 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the West Side 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.
301 Harbour Town Dr301 Harbour Town Dr2BR,2BA$1.48
Brody Drive2 Bedroom 2.25 Bathroom-A2BR,2.5BA$1.65
The Brittany2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.46
5302BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.26
Heritage Middleton Senior Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
Flats at Middleton Shores2O2BR,1BA$1.39
West Lake Cove Apartments2BDRM-WLC Carpet2BR,1BA$1.44
440 N Westfield Rd440 N Westfield Rd1BR,1BA$1.61
Oak Ridge Middleton Senior Community1 Bed 50%1BR,2BA$1.50
Cedar Crest1R1BR,1BA$1.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst

What type of rentals are currently available in Amherst?

There are currently 117 Apartments for Rent in Amherst, WI with pricing that ranges from $678 to $3,750. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Amherst ranging from $1,250 to $4,000.

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 $1,250 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,511.

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