Rent in Amherst, VA
A 2-bedroom in Amherst, VA (ZIP 24521) typically rents for about $819 a month, with a range of $819–$1,117. Owner-occupied homes in Amherst County pay about 0.46% 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 | $965 | $965 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $708 | $708–$971 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $819 | $819–$1,117 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,198 | $1,198–$1,547 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,678 | $1,678 | 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, VA?
- About $819 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $819–$1,117. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Amherst, VA?
- About $708 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $708–$971. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Amherst, VA?
- About $1,198 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,198–$1,547. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Amherst, VA?
- About $965 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $965. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Amherst, VA?
- About $1,678 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,678. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Amherst, VA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Amherst County pay a typical 0.46% 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).