4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in East Amherst, NY
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in East Amherst, New York as of August 2026. That's +17% higher than the citywide median of $2,074 and +4% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in East Amherst
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in East Amherst
Compare East Amherst's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in New York
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmira | $1,330 |
| 2 | Gloversville | $1,400 |
| 3 | Lockport | $1,450 |
| 4 | Niagara Falls | $1,458 |
| 5 | Potsdam | $1,470 |
| 6 | North Tonawanda | $1,480 |
| 7 | Palmyra | $1,570 |
| 8 | Utica | $1,590 |
| 9 | Auburn | $1,610 |
| 10 | Oneonta | $1,620 |
| 11 | Amsterdam | $1,650 |
| 12 | Buffalo | $1,670 |
| 13 | Tonawanda | $1,670 |
| 14 | Endicott | $1,680 |
| 15 | Rome | $1,680 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in New York
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rye | $5,610 |
| 2 | Woodbury | $5,390 |
| 3 | Garden City | $5,390 |
| 4 | Harrison | $5,120 |
| 5 | Scarsdale | $4,830 |
| 6 | Nanuet | $4,750 |
| 7 | Dobbs Ferry | $4,530 |
| 8 | Nyack | $4,440 |
| 9 | Plainview | $4,400 |
| 10 | White Plains | $4,350 |
| 11 | Hicksville | $4,330 |
| 12 | Larchmont | $4,280 |
| 13 | Mamaroneck | $4,240 |
| 14 | Hauppauge | $4,210 |
| 15 | Port Chester | $4,190 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than East Amherst.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs East Amherst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsville, NY | 4.3 mi | $2,110 | $-320 (-13%) |
| Lockport, NY | 7.9 mi | $1,450 | $-980 (-40%) |
| Depew, NY | 9.7 mi | $1,690 | $-740 (-30%) |
| North Tonawanda, NY | 10.2 mi | $1,480 | $-950 (-39%) |
| Buffalo, NY | 12.7 mi | $1,670 | $-760 (-31%) |
| Tonawanda, NY | 12.7 mi | $1,670 | $-760 (-31%) |
| Grand Island, NY | 18.2 mi | $2,020 | $-410 (-17%) |
| Niagara Falls, NY | 22 mi | $1,458 | $-972 (-40%) |
| Hamburg, NY | 24.6 mi | $1,780 | $-650 (-27%) |
| Brockport, NY | 54 mi | $1,790 | $-640 (-26%) |
| West Henrietta, NY | 69.7 mi | $2,680 | +$250 (+10%) |
| Rochester, NY | 74.4 mi | $1,884 | $-546 (-22%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in East Amherst — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in East Amherst?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in East Amherst, New York is $2,430 per month. This is +17% higher than the citywide median of $2,074.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in East Amherst?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $97,200 ($8,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $46.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is East Amherst expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
East Amherst's 4+ bedroom median of $2,430 is +4% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 46th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does East Amherst rank for 4+ bedroom rent in New York?
Among the 121 cities in New York with 4+ bedroom data, East Amherst ranks #55 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near East Amherst?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Williamsville ($2,110), Lockport ($1,450), Depew ($1,690).