Deer Lakes Apartments
1410 Deer Lakes Dr,
Amherst, NY 14228
$1,595 - $2,075
1-2 Beds
Amherst
Amherst, NY Area Guide
Amherst has great schools, college campuses, and cool festivals!
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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, $1,328 for one bedroom, $1,495 for two bedrooms, and $2,052 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Amherst has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,328/month
703 Sq Ft
House
$2,920/month
1,709 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,547/month
858 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,325/month
1,390 Sq Ft
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.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades PK-5
Heritage Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades K-5
Willow Ridge Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Buffalo Zoo
- Delaware Park
- Buffalo Museum of Science
- Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.