Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on April 11, 2026
Last updated on April 11, 2026
Last updated on April 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Amherst, VA is $950. This is -50%, or $966, lower than the national average.
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As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Amherst, VA is $950. This is -50%, or $966, 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.
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Amherst, VA have increased by 5% in the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $895. A 1-bedroom apartment in Amherst, VA costs about $895 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $895. Houses for rent in Amherst, VA are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $535.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $895 | 36% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 11% | - | |
4 bedroom | $535 | - | - | |
Studio | $795 | 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 | $895 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,347 | - | - | |
Houses | $535 | 14% | No Change | |
Rooms | $530 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$535
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
$895
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,347
Houses
Average rent
$535
Last 30 days
14%
Rooms
Average rent
$530
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 1% lower than the median rent in Bedford, VA.
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Apartment for rent in Amherst
120 Waughs Ferry Rd #2, Amherst, VA 24521
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 17
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
180 Washington St #A, Amherst, VA 24521
2 beds
1.5 baths
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
180 Washington St #A, Amherst, VA 24521
2 beds
1.5 baths
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
120 Waughs Ferry Rd #2, Amherst, VA 24521
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 17