Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 29, 2026
Average rent in
Amherst, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Amherst
$1,250/mo
57%vs previous year
The average rent in Amherst is $1,250 per month as of August 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $675 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Amherst
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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, VA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Amherst, VA
Average rent prices in Amherst have decreased by 22% over the last month and have increased by 57% 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, VA
Rent prices in Amherst vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Amherst is $1,575, whereas a house costs $1,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Amherst run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | No Change |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $900 | 63% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% | 47% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $535 | 22% | - |
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.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,575 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,599 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,100 | 27% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,250 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
63%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
47%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
4 bedroom
Average rent
$535
Last 30 days
22%
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
$1,575
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,599
Houses
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
27%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,250
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.
How does rent in Amherst, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Amherst and Bedford by all bedroom counts and property types.
Amherst
35%lower than the national median
25%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Amherst, VA is 14% lower than the median rent in Bedford, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,450
23%$1,350
$1,400
3%$1,150
25%$1,275
15%$1,495
14%$2,025
39%$1,395
17%$1,275
8%$2,195
5%$1,360
42%$1,762
Discover rentals in Amherst, VA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Amherst
154 Garland Ave, Amherst, VA 24521
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Amherst
154 Garland Ave, Amherst, VA 24521
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Amherst
154 Garland Ave, Amherst, VA 24521
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Mar 1
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Frequently asked questions for Amherst, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Amherst rental market.
How much is rent in Amherst?
The average rent in Amherst is $1,250 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Amherst?
Average rent prices in Amherst have decreased by 22% over the last month and have increased by 57% since last year.
How does Amherst rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Amherst is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 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 $50,000/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).