Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 24, 2026
Last updated on February 24, 2026
Last updated on February 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Amherst, VA is $1,211. This is -36%, or $688, lower than the national average.
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As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Amherst, VA is $1,211. This is -36%, or $688, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Amherst, VA have decreased by 17% in the last month and have increased by 74% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Amherst, VA is $1,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Amherst, VA costs about $946 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $995. Houses for rent in Amherst, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,495.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $995 | 36% | 48% | |
2 bedroom | $1,021 | 2% | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | 11% | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,895 | - | - | |
Studio | $895 | 1% | - |
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, VA.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,055 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,495 | 18% | No Change | |
Rooms | $525 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
48%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,021
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
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, VA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,055
Houses
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
18%
Rooms
Average rent
$525
The table above reflects average rent prices in Amherst, VA, 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.
Median rent prices in Amherst, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bedford, VA.
Amherst
lower than the national median
lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Amherst, VA is 28% higher than the median rent in Bedford, VA.
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Apartment for rent in Amherst
118 Waughs Ferry Rd #1, Amherst, VA 24521
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 27
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
118 Waughs Ferry Rd #1, Amherst, VA 24521
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 27
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Amherst
612 Lexington Tpke #102, Amherst, VA 24521
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Oct 13
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
118 Waughs Ferry Rd #1, Amherst, VA 24521
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 27