10 Belchertown Rd
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Amherst Center Neighborhood of Amherst, MA from $750 (46 Rentals)
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$1,600 - $2,570
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Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $2,570
Eleven East Pleasant
11 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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$1,604 - $2,600
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Meadowview Apartments
44 Southpoint DrAmherst, MA 01002
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$1,650 - $2,100
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One University Drive South
1 University Dr SAmherst, MA 01002
462 Main St
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$1,670 - $2,110
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Brandywine Apartments
15G BrandywineAmherst, MA 01002
26 Greenleaves Dr
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986 S East St
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99 Southpoint Dr
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$1,8502 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 21
90 N Prospect St, Unit 2
90 N Prospect StAmherst, MA 01002
30 Gatehouse Rd
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105 Southpoint Dr
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$1,850 - $2,050
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The Boulders
156 Brittany MnrAmherst, MA 01002
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$1,850 - $2,450
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Base Rent$1,850 - $2,450
Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $2,450
Hawkins Meadow
370 E Northampton RdAmherst, MA 01002
61 Main St
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109 Southpoint Dr
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34 Southpoint Dr
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3 Salem Pl
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107 Southpoint Dr
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$1,965 - $2,325
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One East Pleasant
1 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
27 Green Leaves Dr, Unit 722
27 Green Leaves Dr
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$2,000
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Base Rent$2,000
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133 South East Commons
133 S East StAmherst, MA 01002
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$2,010 - $2,090
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26 Spring
26 Spring StAmherst, MA 01002
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$2,225
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Kendrick Place
57 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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$2,270 - $3,900
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Base Rent$2,270 - $3,900
Total Monthly Price$2,270 - $3,900
North Square Apartments at The Mill District
75 Cowls RdAmherst, MA 01002
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$2,4003 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 21
33-37 Cottage St, Unit 37
33-37 Cottage StAmherst, MA 01002
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$2,500 - $4,000
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Mill Valley Estates
420 Riverglade DrAmherst, MA 01002
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126 Bridge St
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Mill Hollow
179 Summer StAmherst, MA 01002
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
107 E Pleasant St
107 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Crestview Apartments
1001 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Puffton Village
1040 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Echo Village
30 Gatehouse RdAmherst, MA 01002
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Pleasant Hill Apartments
345 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
115 Northampton Rd
115 Northampton RdAmherst, MA 01002
4 Southpoint Dr
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Presidential Apartments
950 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments
One Eighty Fearing Street
180 Fearing StAmherst, MA 01002
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Townehouse of Amherst
50 Meadow StAmherst, MA 01002
423 N East St
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Seventy University Drive
70 University DrAmherst, MA 01002
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$1,485
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Base Rent$1,485
Total Monthly Price$1,485
The Residences
401 Russell StHadley, MA 01035
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$1,550 - $3,750
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Base Rent$1,550 - $3,750
Total Monthly Price$1,550 - $3,750
University Crossing
36 Greenleaves DrHadley, MA 01035
98 Stockbridge St
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98 Stockbridge St
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82 Comins Rd
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Center Studio Apartments | $1,913 | $1,485 | $2,550 |
| Amherst Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,163 | $1,550 | $2,775 |
| Amherst Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,308 | $1,600 | $3,825 |
| Amherst Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,138 | $2,099 | $4,599 |
| Amherst Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,430 | $1,665 | $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 Lincoln Real Estate-Undergrad/Grad Housing priced from $912. Eleven East Pleasant has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,600. 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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| Lincoln Real Estate-Undergrad/Grad Housing | MGM buidling | 3BR, 1BA | $912 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | Two Bedroom Premium - By the Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1,600 |
| One University Drive South | Studio B | Studio, 1BA | $1,650 |
| Meadowview Apartments | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,695 |
| The Boulders | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1,850 |
| One East Pleasant | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,965 |
| 133 South East Commons | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $2,000 |
| 26 Spring | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $2,010 |
| Hawkins Meadow | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR, 1BA | $2,050 |
| Brandywine Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $2,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst Center, MA
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst Center area is the $2.09 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Brandywine Apartments in the North Amherst neighborhood starting from $2,090. The second greatest value Amherst Center apartment is the 263 Pleasant Northampton Model at Lincoln Real Estate-Undergrad/Grad Housing in the Amherst Center neighborhood starting at $2,950 with a $3.11 price per square foot. 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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| Brandywine Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $2.09 |
| Lincoln Real Estate-Undergrad/Grad Housing | 263 Pleasant Northampton | 3BR, 1BA | $3.11 |
| North Square Apartments at The Mill District | 2F | 2BR, 2BA | $3.29 |
| Hawkins Meadow | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR, 1BA | $2.23 |
| Meadowview Apartments | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.95 |
| The Boulders | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $2.41 |
| 264 N Pleasant St, Unit 264 North Pleasant Street | 264 N Pleasant St | 2BR, 1BA | $4.13 |
| Fieldstone - Slate Undergraduate Housing | Two Bedroom A | 2BR, 2BA | $2.49 |
| Fieldstone - Artisan Graduate Housing | Two Bedroom A | 2BR, 2BA | $2.23 |
| 133 South East Commons | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $3.27 |
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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 $2,090.
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 $2,212.
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 32 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 $1,713 which is $499 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Amherst Center.
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