Cheap Homes for Rent in the Amherst Neighborhood of Middleton, WI from $1,500 (8 Rentals)

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property at 5337 Brody Dr

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

5337 Brody Dr

MadisonWI53705
property at 5325 Brody Dr

$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5325 Brody Dr, Unit 101

5325 Brody Dr
MadisonWI53705
property at 7345 Century Plz

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 15

7345 Century Plz, Unit 206

7345 Century Plz
MiddletonWI53562

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property at 6706 Spring Grove Ct

$2,275

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

6706 Spring Grove Ct

MiddletonWI53562

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Amherst, Middleton, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Amherst area of Madison, WI is a Studio unit found at Arbor Lakes priced from $995. 5021 Old Middleton Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent in Madison, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor LakesStudioStudio,1BA$995
5021 Old Middleton RdTwo Bedroom unit2BR,1BA$1,050
Chapel Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, WI

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Whispering Hills Townhouses in the in the Sunset Village neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 301 Harbour Town Dr Model at 301 Harbour Town Dr starting at $1,850 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Glen Oak Hills 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.
Whispering Hills Townhouses3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.44
301 Harbour Town Dr301 Harbour Town Dr2BR,2BA$1.48
Brody Drive2 Bedroom 2.25 Bathroom-A2BR,2.5BA$1.65
5302BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.26
Heritage Middleton Senior Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.32
Cedar Crest2R2BR,1BA$1.55
Overlook PointeBayside2BR,1BA$1.54
Middleton Lakeview Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.49
5021 Old Middleton RdTwo Bedroom unit2BR,1BA$1.31
Oak Ridge Middleton Senior Community1 Bed 50%1BR,2BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Amherst, Middleton, WI

Ranked #9

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst

What type of rentals are currently available in Amherst?

There are currently 111 Apartments for Rent in Amherst, WI with pricing that ranges from $995 to $3,770. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Amherst ranging from $1,500 to $4,900.

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 $1,500 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,465.

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