Deer Lakes Apartments
1410 Deer Lakes Dr,
Amherst, NY 14228
1-2 Beds | $1,495 - $2,030
Rental Market Trends in Amherst, NY
What is the average rent in Amherst, NY?
$1,273/month
Average Rent
655 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Amherst, NY is $1,273 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,560/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 $1,148 per month for a studio, $1,273 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,463 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,017 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Amherst, NY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0%, which averages out to $1 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Amherst, NY
Last Updated December 2024
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
3%
$700 - $1,000/month
55%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
32%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
11%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Amherst?
Based on current rent prices, East Amherst/Williamsville is the most affordable neighborhood in Amherst.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Amherst?
Based on current rent prices, East Amherst/Williamsville is the most expensive neighborhood in Amherst.
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Which Amherst neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Amherst with the most apartments available is East Amherst/Williamsville .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Amherst, NY?
Because the average rent in Amherst is $1,273, you’ll want to make about $4,243 per month or $50,916 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.
Studio
$1,283/month
$1,283/month
One Bedroom
$1,339/month
$1,339/month
Two Bedroom
$1,665/month
$1,665/month
Three Bedroom
$2,090/month
$2,090/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.