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Last updated on September 1, 2026
Average rent in
Amherst, Middleton, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 1, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Amherst
$1,399/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Amherst is $1,399 per month as of August 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $511 less per month.
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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, Middleton, WI, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Amherst, Middleton, WI
Average rent prices in Amherst have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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, Middleton, WI
Rent prices in Amherst vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Amherst is $1,399, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Amherst run $1,198 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,399.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,375 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,409 |  1% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,595 | 4% | 20% | |
3 bedroom | $2,700 | No Change | 50% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Emerald Terrace | $1,599 | |
Martin Shorewood | $1,000 | |
Norman Acres | $1,450 | |
Orchard Ridge | $1,607 | |
Rolling Green | $1,175 | |
Smith's Crossing | $1,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,399 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,195 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,375
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,409
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
20%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
50%
Martin Shorewood
Average rent
$1,000
Norman Acres
Average rent
$1,450
Orchard Ridge
Average rent
$1,607
Rolling Green
Average rent
$1,175
Emerald Terrace
Average rent
$1,599
Smith's Crossing
Average rent
$1,500
Apartments
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Houses
Average rent
$2,195
The table above reflects average rent prices in Amherst, Middleton, WI, 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, Middleton, WI compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Amherst and Martin Shorewood by all bedroom counts and property types.
Amherst
27%lower than the national median
48%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Amherst, Middleton, WI is 40% higher than the median rent in Martin Shorewood, Loves Park, IL.
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Frequently asked questions for Amherst, Middleton, WI
Quick answers to common questions about the Amherst rental market.
How much is rent in Amherst?
The average rent in Amherst is $1,399 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Amherst?
Average rent prices in Amherst have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Amherst rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Amherst is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $511 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 $56,000/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).