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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Amherst, NY

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  2. Building Photo - Alberta Place
    1 BED
    $620+
    2 BEDS
    $653+

    Alberta Place

    64 Amsterdam Ave, Amherst, NY 14226
  3. Building Photo - 15 Robin Rd
    1 BED, 0.5 BATH
    $650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$650

    15 Robin Rd Unit Big room

    15 Robin Rd, Buffalo, NY 14228
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  5. Building Photo - Auden Buffalo
    Exceptional Value
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    STUDIO
    $1,265+
    1 BED
    $1,595+
    2 BEDS
    $815+
    3 BEDS
    $715+

    Auden Buffalo

    2915-2949 N Forest Rd, Amherst, NY 14068
    (716) 403-3481
  16. Building Photo - 115 Shoshone St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    115 Shoshone St Unit 115

    115 Shoshone St, Buffalo, NY 14214
  17. Building Photo - Parkside Houses
    1 BED
    $1,091+
    2 BEDS
    $1,309+

    Parkside Houses

    101-332 Little Robin Rd, Amherst, NY 14228
  20. Interior Photo - Sutton Place
    1 BED
    $1,142+
    2 BEDS
    $1,371+
    3 BEDS
    $1,584+

    Sutton Place

    113 Travers Blvd, Amherst, NY 14228
  23. Building Photo - 733 Lasalle Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,150

    733 Lasalle Ave Unit Upper

    733 Lasalle Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
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  24. 2 Bed/1.5 Bath TH Living Room - Fountainview West
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,160+
    2 BEDS
    $1,595+

    Fountainview West

    271 Joe McCarthy Dr, Amherst, NY 14228
  27. 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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  38. Building Photo - 170 Denrose Dr
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,275
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,275
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,275

    170 Denrose Dr

    170 Denrose Dr, Buffalo, NY 14228
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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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