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185 Loch Ln - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Amherst

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185 Loch Ln, Amherst, VA 24521

Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Condo for rent

Cozy Condo Living in Serene Setting

This comfortable 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo offers a peaceful multi-family living experience in a smoke-free community. With 650 sq ft of cozy space, it features convenient amenities, including a refrigerator and range, with water and trash included. Enjoy a tranquil atmosphere that enhances your lifestyle, making it the perfect place to call home. Central heating adds to the home's comfort, creating an inviting living space ideal for relaxation.

Listings within 10 miles
Tanglewood MHC LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Tanglewood MHC LLC

325 Tanglewood Dr, Madison Heights, VA 24572

Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$1,190

Apartment for rent

2533 Richmond Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

2533 Richmond Hwy

2533 Richmond Hwy, Gladstone, VA 24553

Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$575

Apartment for rent

Listings within 20 miles
Wesley - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
Age restricted

14h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Wesley

1201 Long Meadows Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502

Air conditioning | Fitness center | On-site management

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$790–$1,000

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 5

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Miller's Rest - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Income restricted

4d ago

9.3

Excellent

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Miller's Rest

6125 Old Mill Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502

In-unit laundry | Fitness center | On-site management

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$831–$1,136

Apartment for rent

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2021 Rose Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2021 Rose Ln, Lynchburg, VA 24501

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,145

House for rent

Available Jun 8

2221 Taylor Farm - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

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2221 Taylor Farm

2221 Taylor Farm Road ##1, Lynchburg, VA 24503

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$675–$875

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 31

148 Warwick St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madison Heights

148 Warwick Street - Furni...

148 Warwick St, Madison Heights, VA 24572

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,250

House for rent

Available Aug 1

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4612 Greenwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

Perrymont house for rent in Lynchburg

4612 Greenwood Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$1,695

House for rent

3600 Old Forest Rd #93 - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

Townhouse for rent in Lynchburg

3600 Old Forest Rd #93, Lynchburg, VA 24501

Carpet | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

2 beds

2.5 baths

$1,550

House for rent

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73 Countryplace Ln - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Lynchburg

73 Countryplace Ln, Lynchburg, VA 24501

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony

2 beds

1 bath

$1,075

House for rent

Available Jun 6

1125 Old Graves Mill Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Lynchburg

1 bed

1 bath

$1,290

Apartment for rent

182 Grove Hill Ter - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Lynchburg

182 Grove Hill Ter, Lynchburg, VA 24501

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,500

House for rent

Find sweet deals near Amherst

These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$1,190

Madison Heights

$831–$1,136

Lynchburg

$1,250

Madison Heights

$795

Montview

161 Seminole Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Madison Heights

161 Seminole Dr, Madison Heights, VA 24572

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$1,425

House for rent

883 Little Bear Ln - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Spout Spring

Updated 3BR/2BA, 1.75 Private Wooded Acres w/ Deck + Fiber Optic Internet Included - Spout Spring

883 Little Bear Ln, Spout Spring, VA 24593

Garage parking | Swimming pool | Hardwood floor

3 beds

2 baths

$2,395

House for rent

Available Jun 26

1223 Fillmore StreetRoom 6Lynchburg Va 24501 #6 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Montview apartment for rent in Lynchburg

1223 Fillmore St - Freedom Manor - Room 6

1223 Fillmore StreetRoom 6Lynchburg Va 24501 #6, Lynchburg, VA 24501

Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$500

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

115 Town Center Pkwy #1108 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Madison Heights

Town Center Apartments - 1108

115 Town Center Pkwy #1108, Madison Heights, VA 24572

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Central heat

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 15

2908 Carroll Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Montview house for rent in Lynchburg

2908 Carroll Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501

Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$795

House for rent

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4611 Fairmont Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Perrymont house for rent in Lynchburg

4611 Fairmont Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24502

Air conditioning | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$950

House for rent

102 Grove Hill Ter - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lynchburg

Orange Grove Community

102 Grove Hill Ter, Lynchburg, VA 24501

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

4 beds

3 baths

$2,650

House for rent

Available Jul 1

1609 Rivermont Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Rivermont condo for rent in Lynchburg

1609 Rivermont Ave #2, Lynchburg, VA 24503

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,495

Condo for rent

Available May 6

1104 Ashley Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Blue Ridge Farms house for rent in Lynchburg

3 Bedroom Home off Old Forest Road!

1104 Ashley Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24501

In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Fireplace

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,495

House for rent

Available Mar 15

103 Willow St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Daniels Hill house for rent in Lynchburg

103 Willow St, Lynchburg, VA 24503

2 beds

1 bath

$995

$895

Price drop

House for rent

115 Town Center Pkwy #1101 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Madison Heights

Town Center Apartments - 1101

115 Town Center Pkwy #1101, Madison Heights, VA 24572

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Central heat

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 15

115 Town Center Pkwy #1206 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Madison Heights

Town Center Apartments - 1206

115 Town Center Pkwy #1206, Madison Heights, VA 24572

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 15

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Amherst, VA apartment availability

Amherst has a relatively small rental market, with an average of only 3 listings available per month in 2024. The most common apartment sizes are studios and 2-bedroom units, each accounting for a significant portion of the total market, along with 3-bedroom units. 1-bedroom apartments are relatively scarce.

When it comes to amenities, pet-friendliness is a common feature, with many apartments allowing small pets, cats, or pets in general. In fact, all listed apartments in Amherst seem to be pet-friendly in some capacity. Overall, renters in Amherst will need to be flexible with their expectations and act quickly when a suitable apartment becomes available.

Methodology: How we got this data

Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.

Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.

Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.

Apartment rentals Amherst, VA FAQ

What is the average size of an apartment in Amherst, VA?

The average size of a 1 bedroom apartment rental in Amherst is 735 square feet. The average size of a 2 bedroom apartment rental in Amherst is 927 square feet. The average size of a 3 bedroom apartment rental in Amherst is 1468 square feet.

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