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154 Garland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Amherst

Attached two-story cottage house

154 Garland Ave, Amherst, VA 24521

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

House for rent

Available Mar 1

Charming Two-Level Home with Cozy Cottage Retreat

This distinctive two-level home features unique architecture with painted brick and gray clapboard siding, complemented by a lovely second-story deck. The quaint cottage, once a summer kitchen, includes a cozy bedroom and modern amenities. Inside, enjoy high ceilings, hardwood floors, and in-unit laundry. With a spacious backyard and assigned parking, this pet-friendly property is a delightful blend of historic charm and comfortable living, perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat.

Listings within 10 miles
1208 S Coolwell Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madison Heights

1208 S Coolwell Rd, Madison Heights, VA 24572

Air conditioning | Hardwood floor | Carpet

3 beds

1 bath

$1,350

House for rent

3723 S Amherst Hwy #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Madison Heights

3723 South Amherst Highway - A

3723 S Amherst Hwy #A, Madison Heights, VA 24572

Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 28

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

$1,245

House for rent

Available Aug 2

146 Dixie Airport Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Madison Heights

146 Dixie Airport Road - 1

146 Dixie Airport Rd #1, Madison Heights, VA 24572

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

House for rent

Available Oct 15

131 Bellmont Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Madison Heights

Bellmont Drive - 1

131 Bellmont Dr #1, Madison Heights, VA 24572

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Storage

3 beds

2 baths

$1,295

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 11

Listings within 20 miles
Miller's Rest - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Income restricted

14h 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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1319 Harrison St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Recently Modernized 3 Bed 2 Bath Unit Near Downtown Lynchburg With Great Amenities

1319 Harrison St #NA, Lynchburg, VA 24504

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$1,765

House for rent

Available Sep 1

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2221 Taylor Farm - Photo 1 of 1

2d 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

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 31

Bramblewood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.8

Very good

Bramblewood Apartments

3300 Old Forest Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1–3 beds

1 bath

$799–$1,150

Apartment for rent

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The Wayne - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.1

Excellent

The Wayne

1500 Main St, Lynchburg, VA 24504

In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

4716 Heritage Dr - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

Boonsboro house for rent in Lynchburg

In-unit laundry | Outdoor space

3 beds

3.5 baths

$2,850

House for rent

145 Madison Cir - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Madison Heights

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

House for rent

Find sweet deals near Amherst

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

$1,350

Madison Heights

$831–$1,136

Lynchburg

$675

Bedford Hills

$799–$1,150

Lynchburg

109 Mcconville Rd #A - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Lynchburg

109 Mcconville Rd #A, Lynchburg, VA 24502

In-unit laundry | Central heat | Deck

2 beds

1 bath

$1,030

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 26

4609 Fairmont Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Perrymont house for rent in Lynchburg

House for rent

1110 11th St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

College Hill house for rent in Lynchburg

1110 11th Street - 1

1110 11th St, Lynchburg, VA 24504

Outdoor space

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,450

House for rent

Available Jun 19

1209 16th St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Diamond Hill house for rent in Lynchburg

1209 16th Street - 1

1209 16th St, Lynchburg, VA 24504

In-unit laundry

3 beds

2 baths

$1,695

House for rent

Available Feb 1

709 Jackson St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

College Hill house for rent in Lynchburg

709 Jackson Street - 1

709 Jackson St, Lynchburg, VA 24504

In-unit laundry | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$925

House for rent

Available Sep 19

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437 Roseland Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Roseland

437 Roseland Road - 1

437 Roseland Rd, Roseland, VA 22967

In-unit laundry | Furnished

4 beds

2 baths

$2,200

House for rent

Available Sep 19

509 Biltmore Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Perrymont house for rent in Lynchburg

509 Biltmore Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24502

Air conditioning | Hardwood floor | Ceiling fan

2 beds

2 baths

$1,200

House for rent

11 Beverly St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Miller Park house for rent in Lynchburg

11 Beverly Street - 1

11 Beverly St #1, Lynchburg, VA 24501

2 beds

1 bath

$995

House for rent

Available Sep 25

2000 Grace St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

White Rock Hill apartment for rent in Lynchburg

2000 Grace St #1, Lynchburg, VA 24504

On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 24

131 Town Center Pkwy #2103 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Madison Heights

Town Center Apartments - 2103

131 Town Center Pkwy #2103, Madison Heights, VA 24572

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 7

2317 Atherholt Rd #16 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Tate Springs apartment for rent in Lynchburg

2317 Atherholt Rd #16, Lynchburg, VA 24501

On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking

2 beds

1.5 baths

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 21

113 Prescott Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Madison Heights

2BR/1.0BA

113 Prescott Pl, Madison Heights, VA 24572

In-unit laundry | Furnished | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,250 per month.

Median rent

$1,250

Rentals, last 30 days

13

Rent by unit type
SizeValueYoY
All bedrooms$1,250N/A
1 bedroom$900N/A
2 bedroom$1,200N/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.

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 2026 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.

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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 425 square feet. The average size of a 2 bedroom apartment rental in Amherst is 998 square feet. The average size of a 3 bedroom apartment rental in Amherst is 1387 square feet.

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