Redwood Amherst
1120 Red Thimbleberry Drive,
Elyria, OH 44035
$2,199 - $2,778 | 1-2 Beds
Amherst
Amherst, OH
Area Guide
Historic rural town unites around nature and local comforts
Wooded
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Rural
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Nature
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Historic
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Close-Knit
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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.
Rent Trends
As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Amherst, OH is $751 for one bedroom, $876 for two bedrooms, and $1,001 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Amherst has increased by 7.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$751/month
600 Sq Ft
Transportation
40
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
35
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-3
1,123 Students
7
Public
Grades 4-5
535 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-1
600 Students
Rating Unavailable
Josiah Harris Elementary School
Public
Grades 3-5
530 Students
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 6-8
867 Students
6
Public
Grades 9-12
1,039 Students
7
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation
- Lakeview Park on West Erie Avenue
- Vermillion River Reservation
- Black River Landing
- Black River Reservation
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Cleveland-Hopkins International
