Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 24, 2026

Average rent in
Amherst, VA

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.

$1.52

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,211

increased by74%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

15

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$1.52

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

76%
24%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

Households

68%
32%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

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 price trends in
Amherst, VA

Rent price trends

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.

Rent comparables in
Amherst, VA

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%

-

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

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.

Compare rent prices in Amherst, VA to other cities

Median rent prices in Amherst, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bedford, VA.

Amherst

Median rent price$1,211
decreased by36%

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, VA is 28% higher than the median rent in Bedford, VA.

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