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Apartments for Rent in Amherst OH - 29 Rentals

Amherst, OH Apartments for Rent

Amherst is a rural suburb 40 minutes from Cleveland on the edge of Lake Erie. Amherst is surrounded by lush, full forests and is home to the Beaver Creek Reservation. This park is 65 acres of floodplains and woodlands with 30-foot cliffs and rolling hills. This popular park has over 100 activities for residents and visitors to enjoy, from hunting to fishing to picnicking.

This small town is a historic hidden gem with multiple buildings in the downtown area listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Take a walking tour of downtown to learn about Amherst’s past while also enjoying some beautiful scenery. Downtown Amherst is also home to cozy specialty shops and family-owned restaurants. Create your own soy candle at Sandstone Candle Works. Indulge in mouthwatering Polish pastries over polka music at Kiedrowski's Simply Delicious Bakery. Be sure to try the famous Snoogle®, a pastry filled with cream cheese filling and buttery glaze.

Amherst is a close-knit town that comes together during special events. Most of the celebrations are held in the fall and holiday seasons. Pick your own apples and play in Pumpkin Land at Miller’s Apple Hill Apple Pickin’ Spree or decorate sugar cookies at Cookies with the Clauses. Overall, Amherst is a neighborly town with good schools. The middle school is a National Blue Ribbon School while all of the schools have award-winning fine arts programs.


Amherst, OH Rental Insights

Average Rent Rates

What is the average rent in Amherst, OH?

The average rent in Amherst is $750. When you rent an apartment in Amherst, you can expect to pay as little as $750 or as much as $1,000, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.

What is the average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Amherst, OH?

The average rent for a one bedroom apartment in Amherst, OH is $750 per month.

What is the average rent of a 2 bedroom apartment in Amherst, OH?

The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Amherst, OH is $875 per month.

What is the average rent of a 3 bedroom apartment in Amherst, OH?

The average rent for a three bedroom apartment in Amherst, OH is $1,000 per month.

Transportation

How transit friendly is Amherst, OH?

Transit options in Amherst vary, but overall, it has a transit score of 0.

Education

What are the top Elementary schools in Amherst, OH?

In Amherst, you’ll find top-ranking elementary schools like Powers Elementary School, Walter G. Nord Middle School, and Shupe Elementary School.

What is the top middle school in Amherst, OH?

Amherst is home to some top-ranking middle schools, including Amherst Junior High School.

What is the top high school in Amherst, OH?

Moving is tough for high school students! Look for Amherst apartments near top-ranking high schools like Marion L Steele High School.

What colleges and universities are in Amherst, OH?

If you’re a student moving to an apartment in Amherst, you’ll have access to Oberlin College, Lorain County Comm. Coll., and Cuyahoga C.C., Westshore.

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