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Last updated on July 23, 2026
Average rent in
Amherst, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on July 23, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Amherst
$895/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in Amherst is $895 per month as of July 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,050 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Amherst
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Amherst rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Amherst, OH, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Amherst, OH
Average rent prices in Amherst have increased by 18% over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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 $1,049, whereas a house costs $1,372. 1-bedroom apartments in Amherst run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $789 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $797 | No Change | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $937 |  21% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,362 | 6% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 5% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Amherst, OH.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,049 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $950 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $1,372 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$789
1 bedroom
Average rent
$797
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$937
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,362
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
5%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Amherst, OH.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,049
Condos
Average rent
$950
Houses
Average rent
$1,372
Last 30 days
1%
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
54%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Amherst, OH is 45% lower than the median rent in Berea, OH.
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33%$1,900
21%$999
6%$2,099
36%Discover rentals in Amherst, OH
5d+ ago
230 S Leavitt Rd, Amherst, OH 44001
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
230 S Leavitt Rd, Amherst, OH 44001
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
230 S Leavitt Rd, Amherst, OH 44001
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Amherst
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
$1,495
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
230 S Leavitt Rd, Amherst, OH 44001
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Amherst
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
$1,495
Price drop
House 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 $895 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Amherst?
Average rent prices in Amherst have increased by 18% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.
How does Amherst rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Amherst is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 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 $36,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Amherst?
Based on our current listings, 75% of Amherst rentals welcome pets in some capacity, whether with restrictions or exclusively cats. With an average of about 12 apartments available monthly, this works out to roughly 9 pet-friendly options each month.
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).