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249 8th StElyria, OH 44035
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South Amherst, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Amherst Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Amherst, OH is a Studio unit found at Hampshire I Apartments in the South Elyria neighborhood priced from $625. The Overlook in the Larkmoor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Amherst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hampshire I ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$625
The OverlookEfficiencyStudio,1BA$650
Concord Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$665
College Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$665
Oakwood Park Apartments1 Bedroom - Available Soon!1BR,1BA$675
Water's Edge Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$700
Arbor Grove LorainStudioStudio,1BA$700
Meadows Pointe ApartmentsStandard 1st Floor2BR,1BA$790
Pinecrest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$825
Rosewood Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Amherst, OH and Nearby

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Amherst area is the $1.31 price per square foot Villa Model at Waterford Luxury Apartments & Villas in the in the Bentley Park neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value South Amherst apartment is the The Regatta - Standard Model at Portside Apartments starting at $1,549 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Larkmoor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Waterford Luxury Apartments & VillasVilla2BR,2BA$1.31
Portside ApartmentsThe Regatta - Standard2BR,1BA$1.23
Pinecrest ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.83
601-605 Abbe Rd2 Bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.83
Hunters Crossing ApartmentsTwo Bedroom with Private Entry2BR,2BA$1.29
Pin Oak Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.12
Meadows Pointe ApartmentsStandard 1st Floor2BR,1BA$0.90
College Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.96
Water's Edge Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.08
Oakwood Park Apartments1 Bedroom - Available Soon!1BR,1BA$1.23

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21 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

22 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Amherst Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Amherst?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Amherst is at Hampshire I Apartments listed at $625.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Amherst Apartment is $665 at Concord Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Amherst Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Amherst is starting from $745 at Oakwood Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Amherst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oakwood Park Apartments and starts from $850.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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