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Amherst rent data for:

As of today, you'll find 17 apartments for rent in Amherst, with a median rent price of $1,021 per month. Amherst has seen a 63%—or $413—increase in median rent price compared to the previous year.

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,021

Year Over Year Change

63%

$413

Rentals available, last 30 days

17

Rent ranges for Amherst apartments
$1,501 - $2,250
12%
$751 - $1,500
65%
$0 - $750
24%

How has rent in Amherst, VA changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Amherst, VA, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,021, which is a 63.47% increase year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Amherst, VA is about $995. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Amherst, VA is $1,050, and studios are about $795 per month.

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What are the K-12 schools in Amherst, VA?

9

schools

3,987

students

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Amherst Elementary School

156 davis st

amherst, VA, 24521

PK, K-5Public
B

Temperance Elementary School

1981 lowesville rd

amherst, VA, 24521

PK, K-5Public
B-

Central Elementary School

575 union hill rd

amherst, VA, 24521

PK, K-5Public
C

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Who lives in Amherst, VA?

Gender

53% Male
47% Female

Age Range

0-19

17%

20-34

15%

35-44

11%

45-64

25%

65+

30%

Language

English

93%

Spanish

6%

Indo Euro

0%

Asia Pac

0%

Other

0%

Education

No HS

18%

High School

49%

Bachelor's

20%

Master's

8%

Prof Degree

1%

Doctorate

0%

What is the household breakdown in Amherst, VA?

Families

46% Families
54% Single

Property

32% Renters
68% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

25%

25-50k

20%

50-75k

10%

75-100k

15%

100-150k

19%

150k+

8%

How do residents get around Amherst, VA?

Amherst locals spend about 20 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of Amherst is through Richmond International Airport, 95.25 miles away.

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Scores for Amherst are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

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