Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 9, 2026
Last updated on January 9, 2026
Last updated on January 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Amherst, VA is $1,600. This is -16%, or $300, lower than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Amherst, VA is $1,600. This is -16%, or $300, 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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 33% 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 $1,200. A 1-bedroom apartment in Amherst, VA costs about $1,100 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,043. Houses for rent in Amherst, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,400.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $923 | 21% | 48% | |
2 bedroom | $1,175 | 7% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 11% | 21% | |
4 bedroom | $1,550 | - | - | |
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 | $1,200 | 10% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,055 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $1,400 | 19% | No Change | |
Rooms | $525 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$923
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
48%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
21%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
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
$1,200
Last 30 days
10%
Condos
Average rent
$1,055
Houses
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
19%
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 46% higher than the median rent in Bedford, VA.
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House for rent in Amherst
635 Winton Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
2 beds
1 bath
$995
House for rent
Available Jan 15
2d ago
House for rent in Amherst
635 Winton Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
2 beds
1 bath
$995
House for rent
Available Jan 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Amherst
144 N Coolwell Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
3 beds
2 baths
$2,090
$1,850
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Amherst
144 N Coolwell Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
3 beds
2 baths
$2,090
$1,850
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jan 1
2d ago
House for rent in Amherst
635 Winton Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
2 beds
1 bath
$995
House for rent
Available Jan 15
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Amherst
144 N Coolwell Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
3 beds
2 baths
$2,090
$1,850
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jan 1