Apartments & Rentals in Amherst, NS

CMHC does not survey Amherst separately. Across Nova Scotia, a 1 bedroom averages $1,492, a 2 bedroom averages $1,710 and a 3 bedroom + averages $2,198 per month (Rental Market Survey, October 2025). Asking rents on individual Amherst listings vary with condition and utilities, so treat this as a baseline, not a quote.

Source: CMHC Rental Market Survey, . View the CMHC data

Which neighbourhoods should I look at in Amherst?

Renters searching Amherst most often look at Downtown, Victoria Street and Albion Street Area. Each differs in price, commute and how much of the housing stock is purpose-built apartments versus houses and flats, so it is worth comparing a few listings in more than one area before committing to a lease.

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What is the rental market like in Amherst?

Amherst is a border town at the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick boundary, serving as a gateway between the two provinces. The town functions as a regional service centre for Cumberland County with hospitals, shopping, and government offices.

Amherst offers affordable rental housing, primarily in older homes and apartment buildings. Its location on the Trans-Canada Highway provides access to both Moncton (45 minutes) and Truro (90 minutes). The town suits renters seeking low costs with small-town services.

Renting in Amherst: common questions

How much is rent in Amherst?

CMHC does not survey Amherst separately. Across Nova Scotia, a 1 bedroom averages $1,492, a 2 bedroom averages $1,710 and a 3 bedroom + averages $2,198 per month (Rental Market Survey, October 2025). Asking rents on individual Amherst listings vary with condition and utilities, so treat this as a baseline, not a quote.

Which neighbourhoods should I look at when renting in Amherst?

Renters searching Amherst most often look at Downtown, Victoria Street and Albion Street Area. Each differs in price, commute and how much of the housing stock is purpose-built apartments versus houses and flats, so it is worth comparing a few listings in more than one area before committing to a lease.

How do I know a Amherst rental listing is not a scam?

Treat any Amherst listing as unsafe if the person refuses an in-person or video viewing, is unreachable by phone, or asks for an e-transfer deposit before you have seen the unit or signed a lease. Those three signals together account for the overwhelming majority of rental fraud reported in Atlantic Canada.

Are landlords on MapleRentals.ca verified?

Yes. Every landlord advertising a Amherst rental on MapleRentals.ca passes identity verification and property-ownership confirmation before a listing goes live, and listings are screened by automated scam detection. Renters can also report a suspicious listing, which flags it for review.

Do I have to pay a deposit before viewing a Amherst rental?

No. You should never send money for a Amherst rental before viewing the unit and signing a lease. A legitimate landlord will let you see the property first. A request for an e-transfer to hold a unit you have not seen is the single most common form of rental scam.

How do I arrange a viewing for a rental in Amherst?

Open the listing on MapleRentals.ca and contact the landlord through the listing page. Because landlords are verified before publication, the contact details belong to the confirmed owner of the Amherst property rather than to whoever posted the ad, which is what makes a viewing request safe to send.

More on avoiding fraud: how Rent Safe verification works.

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