Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Amherst Center Neighborhood of Amherst, MA from $850 (27 Rentals)

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property at 44 Salem Pl

$1,795

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$1,795

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44 Salem Pl

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property at 44 Southpoint Dr

$1,850

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$1,850

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property at 13 Southpoint Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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Hawkins Meadow
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$2,050
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$2,050 - $2,450

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$2,050 - $2,450
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 22

Hawkins Meadow

370 E Northampton RdAmherst, MA 01002
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One East Pleasant
$2,175 - $2,330
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$1,965 - $3,475

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$1,965 - $3,475
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One East Pleasant

1 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Kendrick Place
$2,225
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$1,450 - $2,225

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$1,450 - $2,225
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Kendrick Place

57 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Mill Hollow
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Mill Hollow

179 Summer StAmherst, MA 01002
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Crestview Apartments
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Crestview Apartments

1001 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Puffton Village
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Puffton Village

1040 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Amherst Center, Amherst, MA

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Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amherst Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Amherst Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Amherst Center is under $2,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Amherst Center?

The cheapest apartment in Amherst Center is Aspen Chase which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Amherst Center costs $3,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Amherst Center?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 21 regular apartments in Amherst Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.