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135-137 Cooper Street - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.8

Very good

135-137 Cooper Street

135 Copper St, Amherst, VA 24521

In-unit laundry | Deck | Carpet

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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188 Ross Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Arrington

**Available Immediately: Spacious 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Home**

188 Ross Rd, Arrington, VA 22922

In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Storage

3 beds

2 baths

$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2533 Richmond Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.3

Very good

2533 Richmond Hwy

2533 Richmond Hwy, Gladstone, VA 24553

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$750–$900

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Tanglewood MHC LLC - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

Tanglewood MHC LLC

325 Tanglewood Dr, Madison Heights, VA 24572

Outdoor space

2 beds

1–2 baths

$415–$1,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Listings within 20 miles
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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2221 Taylor Farm - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

2221 Taylor Farm

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

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$675–$875

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
The Wayne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.3

Excellent

The Wayne

1500 Main St, Lynchburg, VA 24504

In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,225

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
809 Wise St - Photo 1 of 1

12m ago

College Hill condo for rent in Lynchburg

809 Wise St, Lynchburg, VA 24501

3 beds

2 baths

$1,295

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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1104 Wise St #D - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

College Hill apartment for rent in Lynchburg

1104 Wise St #D, Lynchburg, VA 24504

Hardwood floor | High ceilings | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
156 Cedar Crest Dr #309 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Madison Heights

Cedar Crest Drive - 309

156 Cedar Crest Dr #309, Madison Heights, VA 24572

Assigned parking

2 beds

1.5 baths

$995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
403 Millwheel Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Lynchburg

403 Millwheel Ct, Lynchburg, VA 24503

2 beds

2 baths

$1,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
400 12th St #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Diamond Hill apartment for rent in Lynchburg

400 12th St #202, Lynchburg, VA 24504

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,025

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
131 Town Center Pkwy #2410 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Madison Heights

Town Center Apartments - 2410

131 Town Center Pkwy #2410, Madison Heights, VA 24572

Elevator

2 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
811 Pierce St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

College Hill house for rent in Lynchburg

811 Pierce St, Lynchburg, VA 24501

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
809 Pierce St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

College Hill house for rent in Lynchburg

809 Pierce St, Lynchburg, VA 24501

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Find sweet deals near Amherst

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

$1,000

Madison Heights

$831–$1,136

Lynchburg

$675

Bedford Hills

$995

Madison Heights

507 13th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Diamond Hill apartment for rent in Lynchburg

507 13th St #1, Lynchburg, VA 24504

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
209 Clark St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madison Heights

209 Clark Street - Room 2

209 Clark St #2, Madison Heights, VA 24572

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Hardwood floor

3 beds

2 baths

$495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
223 Wildwood Acres Rd #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Madison Heights

223 Wildwood Acres Rd - C

223 Wildwood Acres Rd #C, Madison Heights, VA 24572

Dishwasher

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
223 Wildwood Acres Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Madison Heights

223 Wildwood Acres Rd - B

223 Wildwood Acres Rd #B, Madison Heights, VA 24572

Dishwasher

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
223 Wildwood Acres Rd #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Madison Heights

223 Wildwood Acres Rd - A

223 Wildwood Acres Rd #A, Madison Heights, VA 24572

Dishwasher

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1127 Saxon Rd #14 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Forest

1127 Saxon Rd #14, Forest, VA 24551

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$920

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
115 Town Center Pkwy #1112 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Madison Heights

Town Center Apartments - 1112

115 Town Center Pkwy #1112, Madison Heights, VA 24572

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Central heat

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
801 Dearing St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Daniels Hill house for rent in Lynchburg

801 Dearing St, Lynchburg, VA 24503

Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$1,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
107 Cedar Crest Dr #502 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Madison Heights

Cedar Crest Drive - 502

107 Cedar Crest Dr #502, Madison Heights, VA 24572

Assigned parking

2 beds

1.5 baths

$995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
251 Mcivor St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Tinbridge Hill house for rent in Lynchburg

Cozy Single-Family Home on McIvor St in Lynchburg, VA

251 Mcivor St, Lynchburg, VA 24504

In-unit laundry | Dishwasher | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Amherst, VA apartments for rent

Renting in Amherst, VA at a glance

As of today, Amherst's median rent price is $1,200 per month.

Median rent

$1,200

Rentals, last 30 days

13

Rent by unit type
SizeValueYoY
All bedrooms$1,200N/A
1 bedroom$910N/A
2 bedroom$1,300N/A
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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.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average size of a 1 bedroom apartment rental in Amherst is 584 square feet. The average size of a 2 bedroom apartment rental in Amherst is 1169 square feet. The average size of a 3 bedroom apartment rental in Amherst is 1329 square feet.

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