How much is rent in Amherst, NY?

The average asking rent across the 6 listings we track in Amherst, NY is $1,648/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,224/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.

What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Amherst?

Boulevard Towers Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Amherst, NY at $1,224/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.

What is the average rent by bedroom in Amherst?

Based on the listings we track in Amherst, NY: one-bedrooms around $1,537/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,538/mo, three-bedrooms around $2,199/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.

Is Amherst expensive to rent in?

Relatively no. Amherst's average rent of $1,648/mo is about 25% below the NY state average of $2,206/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

Apartments for Rent in Amherst, NY

Rents in Amherst, NY start at $1,224/mo on Budget Leases, and the average across the 6 listings we track runs $1,648/mo. That puts Amherst roughly 25% below the NY state average of $2,206/mo, so it's one of the more affordable markets in the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $1,537/mo and two-bedrooms around $1,538/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest

$1,224

lowest listed rent

Average rent

$1,64825% below NY

across all sizes

Average by sizevs NY typical

1 bed$1,53724% below NY

2 bed$1,53826% below NY

3 bed$2,19911% below NY

1410 Deer Lakes Drive, Amherst, NY

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3-bedroom apartment at 212 Sunshine Dr in Amherst, NY

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3 bd|1.5 ba|1,300 ft²

212 Sunshine Dr

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Renting in Amherst, NY: common questions

How much is rent in Amherst, NY?: The average asking rent across the 6 listings we track in Amherst, NY is $1,648/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,224/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Amherst?: Boulevard Towers Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Amherst, NY at $1,224/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Amherst?: Based on the listings we track in Amherst, NY: one-bedrooms around $1,537/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,538/mo, three-bedrooms around $2,199/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Amherst expensive to rent in?: Relatively no. Amherst's average rent of $1,648/mo is about 25% below the NY state average of $2,206/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

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