Amherst, VA rental market
Last updated August 10, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Amherst, VA is $1,100.
$1,100
+$25
-$499
7
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $795 to $1,850.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 3 |
| $1,100 | 2 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,800+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $499 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,800 | $1,300 |
| Feb | $1,800 | $1,100 |
| Mar | $895 | $1,150 |
| Apr | $1,450 | $1,300 |
| May | $695 | $1,850 |
| Jun | $2,000 | $1,100 |
| Jul | $1,050 | $1,100 |
| Aug | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Sep | $1,200 | No data |
| Oct | $1,100 | No data |
| Nov | $1,100 | No data |
| Dec | $1,100 | No data |
Market temperature
The Amherst, VA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Amherst, VA is 48% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Amherst, VA?
The average rent in Amherst, VA is $1,100.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Amherst, VA?
Houses in Amherst, VA rent between $795 - $1,850 with an average rent of $1,100.
3. How has the rent in Amherst, VA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Amherst, VA decreased by $499
4. How much has the rent in Amherst, VA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Amherst, VA increased by $25
5. How many available rentals are there in Amherst, VA?
There are currently 7 rentals available in Amherst, VA.
6. How do rent prices in Amherst, VA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Amherst, VA is $1,100 — 47.62% lower the national average of $2,100.