Average Rent in Amherst, NY

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Current Versus Historical Amherst, NY Rents

Amherst rentals average $1,615 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,050 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,400, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $3 (-0.37%) year-over-year from $743 to $740. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $328 (25.48%) year-over-year from $1,287 to $1,615. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $157 (10.15%) year-over-year from $1,543 to $1,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $687 (37.87%) year-over-year from $1,813 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $199 (-6.12%) year-over-year from $3,249 to $3,050. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.08% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.29% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.66% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$20.72	$1,615	$1,287 (25.48%)	$1,458 (10.76%)
2 BR	$20.94	$1,700	$1,543 (10.15%)	$1,817 (-6.42%)
3 BR	$19.06	$2,500	$1,813 (37.87%)	$1,833 (36.38%)
4+ BR	$18.52	$3,050	$3,249 (-6.12%)	$2,917 (4.57%)

Historical Rents in Amherst, NY

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Top Cities Near Amherst

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Amherst. The average rent in Amherst is currently $1,500 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Buffalo, NY, with an average rent of $1,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Amherst, NY is Buffalo, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $1,500 per month.

Let's compare Amherst, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 21.03% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Amherst, NY are about 18.84% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 38.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Amherst, NY in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Buffalo, NY	$950	$1,275	$1,400	$1,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Amherst

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Amherst

There are a total of 1 counties located by Amherst, NY. One county in the area is Buffalo, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,500. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Buffalo, NY. Its average rent per month is $1,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,500, Buffalo, NY is the most expensive county by Amherst, NY.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Amherst, NY is 21.03% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Amherst, NY is 18.84% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Buffalo, NY	$950	$1,275	$1,400	$1,500

Top Zipcodes Near Amherst

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Amherst Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Amherst, NY?

The average monthly rental price for Amherst, NY apartments for rent is approximately $2,400. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Amherst, NY rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Amherst, NY.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Amherst, NY?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,615 and an average price per square feet of $20.72. There are a total of 4 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Amherst.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Amherst, NY?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,725 and an average price per square feet of $20.94. There are a total of 18 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Amherst.

How have rent prices in Amherst, NY changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Amherst, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.38% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Amherst, NY?

A reasonable rent price in Amherst, NY is around $1,920/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.