
Apartments for Rent in Amherst, MA (143 Rentals)


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Aspen Heights Amherst

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Fieldstone - Artisan Graduate Housing

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Aspen Chase

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Alpine Commons

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Eleven East Pleasant

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Rolling Green Apartments
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Lincoln Real Estate-Undergrad/Grad Housing

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North Square Apartments at The Mill District

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133 South East Commons

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26 Spring

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One East Pleasant

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Brandywine Apartments

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Hawkins Meadow

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One University Drive South

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Boltwood Place Apartments

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Kendrick Place
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233 Strong St

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264 N Pleasant St, Unit 264 North Pleasant Street

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40 High St, Unit 40N

27 Green Leaves Dr, Unit 722

69 Meadow St

90 N Prospect St, Unit 2

410 Old Montague Rd, Unit 3

410 Old Montague Rd, Unit 5

16 Main St, Unit C

35 Morgan Cir
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1270 West St

43 S Prospect St

289 Pelham Rd

32 Salem Pl

126 Bridge St

9 Applewood Ln

26 Greenleaves Dr

110 Logtown Rd

3 Salem Pl

30 Gatehouse Rd
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107 Southpoint Dr

105 Southpoint Dr

93 Southpoint Dr

986 S East St

34 Southpoint Dr

109 Southpoint Dr

61 Main St

416 Old Montague Rd

462 Main St

103 Southpoint Dr
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Amherst, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Studio Apartments | $1,839 | $1,095 | $2,550 |
| Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,109 | $1,100 | $2,775 |
| Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,276 | $1,443 | $3,825 |
| Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,902 | $1,343 | $4,599 |
| Amherst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,467 | $1,665 | $4,750 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Amherst?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,865 | $1,750 | $1,995 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,615 | $2,000 | $3,295 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $3,620 | $2,800 | $4,400 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $4,821 | $2,900 | $5,250 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $4,850 | $2,900 | $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, September 15, 2026, there are currently 143 available Amherst apartments priced from $1,095 to $4,750, with an average monthly rent of $2,370.
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 401 listings, Downtown Holyoke with 346 listings, and Upper Hill with 363 listings.
How much are Studio apartments in Amherst?
There are currently 23 Studio Apartments in Amherst with rent ranges from $1,095 to $2,550 with an average price of $1,839.
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 $1,100 to $2,775 with an average monthly rent of $2,109.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Amherst cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Amherst range from $1,443 to $3,825. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,276.
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 $1,343 to $4,599 - averaging $2,902 for the location.
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