Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
Amherst, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Amherst

$1,199/mo

decreased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in Amherst is $1,199 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $701 less per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Amherst

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Amherst rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Amherst, OH

Average rent prices in Amherst have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 27% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Amherst, OH

Rent prices in Amherst vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Amherst is $997, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Amherst run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,070.

Listings

Studio

$950

-

-

1 bedroom

$829

7%

5%

2 bedroom

$895

2%

-

3 bedroom

$1,450

4%

6%

4 bedroom

$1,600

5%

-

Studio

Average rent

$950

1 bedroom

Average rent

$829

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Amherst, OH, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Amherst, OH compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Amherst and Berea by all bedroom counts and property types.

Amherst

Median rent price$1,199
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,285
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Amherst, OH is 7% lower than the median rent in Berea, OH.

Discover rentals in Amherst, OH

The Villas at Quarry Ridge - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

8.5

Very good

The Villas at Quarry Ridge

230 S Leavitt Rd, Amherst, OH 44001

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,695–$2,450

Apartment for rent

870 S. Main Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

870 S. Main Street

870 S Main St, Amherst, OH 44001

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Amherst, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Amherst rental market.

How much is rent in Amherst?

The average rent in Amherst is $1,199 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Amherst?

Average rent prices in Amherst have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 27% since last year.

How does Amherst rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Amherst is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $701 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Amherst?

To comfortably afford rent in Amherst, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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