Rent in Amherst, NE
A 2-bedroom in Amherst, NE (ZIP 68812) typically rents for about $647 a month, with a range of $647–$1,097. Owner-occupied homes in Buffalo County pay about 1.44% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $899 | $899 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $904 | $904 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $647 | $647–$1,097 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $689 | $689–$1,432 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,834 | $1,834 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Amherst ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Amherst, NE?
- About $647 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $647–$1,097. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Amherst, NE?
- About $904 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $904. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Amherst, NE?
- About $689 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $689–$1,432. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Amherst, NE?
- About $899 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $899. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Amherst, NE?
- About $1,834 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,834. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Amherst, NE?
- Owner-occupied homes in Buffalo County pay a typical 1.44% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Amherst rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).