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Last updated on June 8, 2026
Average rent in
Amherst, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on June 8, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Amherst
$965/mo
33%vs previous year
The average rent in Amherst is $965 per month as of June 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $985 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Amherst
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 33% 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 $950, whereas a house costs $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Amherst run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $800 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 | 1% |  2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,295 | 15% | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,750 | 5% | 15% |
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 | $950 | 15% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,050 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $1,625 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
15%
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
$950
Last 30 days
15%
Condos
Average rent
$1,050
Houses
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
13%
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
51%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Amherst, OH is 48% lower than the median rent in Berea, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,850
19%$925
3%$1,295
35%$1,364
28%$995
$1,624
1%$1,367
17%$1,822
7%$2,275
35%$1,500
13%$950
45%$1,869
5%Discover rentals in Amherst, OH
3d ago
House for rent in Amherst
275 Cornell Ave, Amherst, OH 44001
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,745
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Amherst
275 Cornell Ave, Amherst, OH 44001
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,745
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 $965 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Amherst?
Average rent prices in Amherst have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 33% since last year.
How does Amherst rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Amherst is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $985 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 $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Amherst?
Amherst offers good options for pet owners, with 75% of rental listings allowing pets in some capacity. Many properties accommodate pets with certain restrictions, while others specifically welcome cats.
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).