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Rental Market Trends in Amherst, NY

What is the average rent in Amherst, NY?

$1,335/month

Average Rent

703 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Amherst, NY is $1,335 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Amherst more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Amherst, you can expect to pay about $1,191 per month for a studio, $1,335 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,506 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,051 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,191/month
410 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,335/month
703 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,506/month
944 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,051/month
1,348 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,446/month
1,403 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,215/month
1,831 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,688/month
901 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,977/month
1,184 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Amherst, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Amherst, NY
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Amherst, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
3% $700 - $1,000/month
47% $1,001 - $1,500/month
39% $1,501 - $2,000/month
11% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Amherst, NY?

Because the average rent in Amherst is $1,335, you’ll want to make about $4,450 per month or $53,400 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Amherst Manor Apartments

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$1,775

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London Towne Apartments

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4453 Chestnut Ridge Rd,
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$1,315 - $1,575

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Williamsville, NY 14221

$1,995 - $2,445

1-3 Beds

Fireside Apartments

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4241 Capstone Cir,
Williamsville, NY 14221

$1,714 - $2,654

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Amherst, NY

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MJ Peterson Real Estate
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15 Communities in Amherst
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9 Communities in Amherst
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1 Community in Amherst
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1 Community in Amherst
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Zaremba Management Company
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1 Community in Amherst

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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