Deer Lakes Apartments
1410 Deer Lakes Dr,
Amherst, NY 14228
$1,595 - $1,995
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Amherst, NY
What is the average rent in Amherst, NY?
$1,350/month
Average Rent
702 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2026, the average rent in Amherst, NY is $1,350 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/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 $1,197 per month for a studio, $1,350 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,545 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,080 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Amherst, NY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $6 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 June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Amherst, NY
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
3%
$700 - $1,000/month
42%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
45%
$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 $1,350, you’ll want to make about $4,500 per month or $54,000 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.
How does Amherst, NY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Amherst, NY to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.