
Apartments for Rent in Amherst, MA (149 Rentals)


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Meadowview Apartments

Fieldstone - Artisan Graduate Housing

Alpine Commons

Aspen Chase

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Hawkins Meadow

Fieldstone - Slate Undergraduate Housing

Mill Valley Estates

Rolling Green Apartments
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Eleven East Pleasant

69 S Pleasant St

North Square Apartments at The Mill District

One Eighty Fearing Street

64 Summer St

133 South East Commons

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26 Spring

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One East Pleasant

Brandywine Apartments

One University Drive South
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Boltwood Place Apartments

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Kendrick Place

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264 N Pleasant St, Unit 264 North Pleasant Street

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560 S East St, Unit 560

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43 Tamarack Dr, Unit 43 Tamarack

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20 Hobart Ln, Unit 20 Hobart

27 Green Leaves Dr, Unit 722

410 Old Montague Rd, Unit 5

16 Main St, Unit C

675 Main St, Unit 3
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71 S Prospect St, Unit 13

30 Gatehouse Rd, Unit 103

10 Belchertown Rd, Unit 6

10 Belchertown Rd, Unit 27

10 Belchertown Rd

10 Belchertown Rd, Unit 20

71 S Prospect St, Unit 7

3 Salem Pl

43 S Prospect St

43 S Prospect St
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10 Cortland Dr

289 Pelham Rd

32 Salem Pl

536 W Pelham Rd

126 Bridge St

9 Applewood Ln

26 Greenleaves Dr

17 Cranberry Ln

110 Logtown Rd

289 Pelham Rd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Studio Apartments | $1,810 | $1,350 | $2,550 |
| Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,105 | $850 | $2,775 |
| Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,389 | $843 | $3,825 |
| Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,960 | $1,373 | $4,599 |
| Amherst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,608 | $1,450 | $4,750 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Amherst?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,921 | $1,600 | $2,195 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,515 | $1,750 | $3,200 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $3,522 | $2,575 | $4,400 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $4,220 | $2,900 | $5,000 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $4,733 | $3,700 | $6,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in Amherst, MA?
As of today, July 31, 2026, there are currently 149 available Amherst apartments priced from $843 to $4,750, with an average monthly rent of $2,464.
What Amherst neighborhoods have the most available apartments?
There are 2 neighborhoods in the Amherst area with available listings as of today. The three neighborhoods with the most options are Old Hill with 398 listings, Downtown Holyoke with 347 listings, and Upper Hill with 359 listings.
How much are Studio apartments in Amherst?
There are currently 23 Studio Apartments in Amherst with rent ranges from $1,350 to $2,550 with an average price of $1,810.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Amherst Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Amherst ranges from $850 to $2,775 with an average monthly rent of $2,105.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Amherst cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Amherst range from $843 to $3,825. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,389.
How expensive are Amherst Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 21 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Amherst on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,373 to $4,599 - averaging $2,960 for the location.
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