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71 S Prospect St, Unit 7
71 S Prospect StAmherst, MA 01002
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Amherst Center Neighborhood of Amherst, MA from $700 (43 Rentals)
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40 High St
40 High StAmherst, MA 01002
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10 Belchertown Rd, Unit 6
10 Belchertown RdAmherst, MA 01002
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10 Belchertown RdAmherst, MA 01002
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10 Belchertown Rd
10 Belchertown RdAmherst, MA 01002
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675 Main St, Unit 3
675 Main StAmherst, MA 01002
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Kendrick Place
57 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
30 Gatehouse Rd
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44 Southpoint DrAmherst, MA 01002
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10 Belchertown Rd, Unit 27
10 Belchertown RdAmherst, MA 01002
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Eleven East Pleasant
11 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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1 University Dr SAmherst, MA 01002
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15G BrandywineAmherst, MA 01002
61 Main St
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93 Southpoint Dr
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156 Brittany MnrAmherst, MA 01002
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462 Main St
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615 Main StAmherst, MA 01002
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26 Spring
26 Spring StAmherst, MA 01002
3 Salem Pl
AmherstMA01002
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One East Pleasant
1 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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133 S East StAmherst, MA 01002
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71 S Prospect St, Unit 13
71 S Prospect StAmherst, MA 01002
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179 Summer StAmherst, MA 01002
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107 E Pleasant St
107 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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1001 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Puffton Village
1040 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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345 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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115 Northampton Rd
115 Northampton RdAmherst, MA 01002
3 Southpoint Dr
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63 A Main St
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950 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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One Eighty Fearing Street
180 Fearing StAmherst, MA 01002
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Townehouse of Amherst
50 Meadow StAmherst, MA 01002
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The Residences
401 Russell StHadley, MA 01035
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Amherst Center, Amherst, MA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst Center?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Amherst Center Studio Apartments | $1,795 | $1,350 | $2,550 |
| Amherst Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $850 | $2,775 |
| Amherst Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,477 | $1,550 | $3,825 |
| Amherst Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,166 | $2,300 | $4,599 |
| Amherst Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,281 | $1,450 | $4,750 |
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Cheapest Available Amherst Center Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Amherst Center area of Amherst, MA is a 3 Beds unit found at 69 S Pleasant St priced from $912. Kendrick Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Amherst Center apartments for rent in Amherst, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 69 S Pleasant St | MGM buidling | 3BR,1BA | $912 |
| Kendrick Place | 4 bed / 2 bath - Private Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1,450 |
| The Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,465 |
| One University Drive South | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | Two Bedroom Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Meadowview Apartments | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Boulders | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 26 Spring | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
| Aspen Chase | The Dickenson | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| One East Pleasant | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst Center, MA
As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst Center area is the $2.28 price per square foot 560 S East St Model at 560 S East St, Unit 560 in the in the Amherst Center neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Amherst Center apartment is the 20 Hobart Ln Model at 20 Hobart Ln, Unit 20 Hobart starting at $3,200 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the North Amherst neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Amherst Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 560 S East St, Unit 560 | 560 S East St | 4BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| 20 Hobart Ln, Unit 20 Hobart | 20 Hobart Ln | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.98 |
| 64 Summer St | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| Mill Valley Estates | 3 Bedroom with Foyer | 3BR,2BA | $2.51 |
| 43 Tamarack Dr, Unit 43 Tamarack | 43 Tamarack Dr | 3BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Boltwood Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $3.07 |
| Hawkins Meadow | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Meadowview Apartments | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| The Boulders | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| North Square Apartments at The Mill District | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
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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 $1,965.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Amherst Center?
The cheapest apartment in Amherst Center is Meadowview Apartments which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Amherst Center costs $2,222.
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 29 regular apartments in Amherst Center that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Amherst Center?
Cheap apartments in Amherst Center have an average cost of $1,486 which is $736 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Amherst Center.
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