Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Amherst, OH

Median rent

Median rent in Amherst

$1,150/mo

decreased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Amherst is $1,150 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Amherst

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Amherst rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

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 5% over the last month and have decreased by 28% 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 $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Amherst run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

Studio

$950

-

35%

1 bedroom

$800

18%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,000

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$1,330

No Change

16%

4 bedroom

$1,475

5%

-

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last year

35%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,330

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

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$1,150
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Amherst, OH is 21% higher than the median rent in Berea, OH.

Discover rentals in Amherst, OH

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

4d 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

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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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 $1,150 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Amherst?

Average rent prices in Amherst have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 28% since last year.

How does Amherst rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Amherst is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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 $46,000/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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