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The average rent in Amherst, as of June 2026, is up 13.64% compared to last month but down 6.82% year-over-year.
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2d ago
House for rent in Amherst
447 Toytown Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
1 bed
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
133 S Main St #A, Amherst, VA 24521
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Amherst
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,495
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Amherst
2477 Earley Farm Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Central heat
4 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$1,036
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Madison Heights
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
House for rent
Available Jul 3
3d ago
House for rent in Monroe
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
$1,100
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House for rent
Available Jul 3
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Madison Heights
3 beds
1 bath
$1,550
$1,350
Price drop
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Madison Heights
2 beds
2 baths
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$575
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
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
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
House for rent
Available Jun 8
These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.
3d ago
Verified
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
5d+ ago
1900 1900 & 1904 Canterbury Court, Lynchburg, VA 24503
On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$825–$875
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Price drop
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3d ago
3300 Old Forest Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2–3 beds
1 bath
$845–$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Studio–1 bed
1–2 baths
$420–$450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Diamond Hill house for rent in Lynchburg
3 beds
1 bath
$1,225
House for rent
Available Jun 26
2d ago
Diamond Hill apartment for rent in Lynchburg
1415 Kemper St #072, Lynchburg, VA 24501
In-unit laundry | Fitness center | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 25
2d ago
College Hill apartment for rent in Lynchburg
Controlled access | On-site management
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 27
2d ago
House for rent in Lynchburg
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
3d ago
Blue Ridge Farms house for rent in Lynchburg
3 beds
2 baths
$1,300
House for rent
Available Jul 8
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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.
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.
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.
The average size of a 2 bedroom apartment rental in Amherst is 753 square feet. The average size of a 3 bedroom apartment rental in Amherst is 1748 square feet.
To help you better understand how much rent you can afford, check out Zumper's rent calculator. Our rent calculator can help you learn more about Amherst average rent prices.
| 🔑Available apartment rentals | 25 |
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| 💰Best rent deal | 108 E Court St #3 |
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