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Amherst, NY Area Guide

Amherst has great schools, college campuses, and cool festivals!

Affordable Suburban Great Schools College Town Events Airport New York

The town of Amherst is located in Erie County, just 12 miles from downtown Buffalo. This suburban community is the most populous area in Upstate New York; due to its size, residents are served by three different school districts. Five college and universities reside in Amherst, including Daeman College and University at Buffalo.

From student apartments to affordable rentals, you’ll find it all in Amherst. Residents appreciate their proximity to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Boulevard Mall, Trader Joe’s, and so much more. Audubon Park’s walking trails, golf course, and wildlife observation are popular activities among residents and students. Town events and festivals are hosted at the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village - an outdoor living history museum - including the Quilt Show and Harvest Festival.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Amherst, NY is $1,193 for a studio, $1,332 for one bedroom, $1,496 for two bedrooms, and $2,052 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Amherst has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,332/month
703 Sq Ft
House
$2,958/month
1,706 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,595/month
873 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,325/month
1,390 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Amherst, NY is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

46 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

47 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Windermere Blvd School

Public

Grades PK-5

Smallwood Drive School

Public

Grades PK-5

Maplemere Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Amherst Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Sweet Home Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Amherst Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Sweet Home Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Buffalo Zoo
  • Delaware Park
  • Buffalo Museum of Science
  • Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center

Airports

  • Buffalo Niagara International
  • Niagara Falls International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.