Fox Creek Estates
9500 Transit Rd,
East Amherst, NY 14051
1-2 Beds | $1,465 - $3,075
Rental Market Trends in East Amherst, NY
Updated August 2026
The average rent in East Amherst, NY is $1,911/month.
Rent in East Amherst is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.
$1,911/month
Average Rent
888 Sq Ft
Average Size
+5.1%
Change / Year
457
Available Apartments
East Amherst rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in East Amherst average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in East Amherst average $1,911 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in East Amherst average $2,222 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in East Amherst average $2,629 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in East Amherst, NY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 5.1%, which averages out to $98 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in East Amherst, NY
August 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
33%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
67%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in East Amherst, NY?
Because the average rent in East Amherst is $1,911, you’ll want to make about $6,370 per month or $76,440 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 East Amherst, NY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare East 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.
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Clarence
Avg Rent: $1,785/month
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Getzville
Avg Rent: $1,610/month
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Amherst
Avg Rent: $1,338/month
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Clarence Center
Avg Rent: $1,960/month
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Williamsville
Avg Rent: $1,575/month
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Lockport
Avg Rent: $835/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in East Amherst?
The average rent in East Amherst is $1,911 per month, which is 14.9% higher than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in East Amherst?
The average rent for a house in East Amherst, NY is $2,516 per month.
Are rents going up or down in East Amherst?
Rents in East Amherst, NY are increasing, with prices up 5.1% year-over-year and $98 more per month.
What rent range is most common in East Amherst?
In East Amherst, NY, 67% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.