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Apartments under $1,200 for Rent in Amherst, NY

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  1. Building Photo - Auden Buffalo
    $184 Off
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    2 BEDS
    $815+
    3 BEDS
    $715+
    4 BEDS
    $800+

    Auden Buffalo

    2915-2949 N Forest Rd, Amherst, NY 14068
    (716) 403-3481
  15. 2 Bed/1.5 Bath TH Living Room - Fountainview West
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    1 BED
    $1,160

    Fountainview West

    271 Joe McCarthy Dr, Amherst, NY 14228
  17. 1 BED
    $620+
    2 BEDS
    $653+

    Alberta Place

    64 Amsterdam Ave, Amherst, NY 14226
  21. Building Photo - 73 Virginia Rd
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    73 Virginia Rd Unit Left

    73 Virginia Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225
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  22. Building Photo - 3911 Main St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    3911 Main St

    3911 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14226
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  23. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    230 Dellwood Rd Unit Apt.1

    230 Dellwood Rd, Eggertsville, NY 14226
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  24. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $995
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$995
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$995

    136 Heath St

    136 Heath St, Buffalo, NY 14214
  25. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    3930 Bailey Ave Unit #3

    3930 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226

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$1,343
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Amherst, NY Apartments for Rent

Located in Erie County, Amherst combines suburban living with educational opportunities just minutes from Buffalo. As the largest suburb of Buffalo, Amherst encompasses 53 square miles, including the village of Williamsville and communities like Snyder, Eggertsville, and Getzville. The area offers diverse rental options, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,314 per month.

Amherst residents enjoy access to the Erie Canal trail system and parks like Glen Park and Nature View Park. The town's location provides convenient commuting via I-90, I-290, and I-990, with downtown Buffalo just 15-20 minutes away and the Canadian border within 30 minutes. The area features established shopping destinations at Boulevard Mall, while Williamsville's historic Main Street offers local shops and eateries. The University at Buffalo's North Campus and four other higher education institutions contribute to the area's educational landscape.

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Amherst Central High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
865 Students
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Sweet Home Senior High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,104 Students
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Amherst Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
646 Students
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Sweet Home Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
858 Students
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Maplemere Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
488 Students

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