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Kendrick Place
57 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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One University Drive South
1 University Dr SAmherst, MA 01002
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Eleven East Pleasant
11 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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107 E Pleasant St
107 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Brandywine Apartments
15G BrandywineAmherst, MA 01002
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Meadowview Apartments
44 Southpoint DrAmherst, MA 01002
103 B Southpoint Dr
AmherstMA01002
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One East Pleasant
1 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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26 Spring
26 Spring StAmherst, MA 01002
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Alpine Commons
133 Belchertown RdAmherst, MA 01002
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115 Northampton Rd
115 Northampton RdAmherst, MA 01002
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34 Salem Pl
34 Salem PlAmherst, MA 01002
109 Southpoint Dr
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College Inn Apartments
10-12 Belchertown RdAmherst, MA 01002
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Mill Hollow
179 Summer StAmherst, MA 01002
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Crestview Apartments
1001 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Puffton Village
1040 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Echo Village
30 Gatehouse RdAmherst, MA 01002
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345 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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950 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
34 Salem Pl
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University Crossing
36 Greenleaves DrHadley, MA 01035
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The Residences
401 Russell StHadley, MA 01035
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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 | $2,083 | $1,750 | $2,550 |
| Amherst Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,168 | $1,600 | $2,775 |
| Amherst Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,433 | $1,240 | $3,825 |
| Amherst Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,134 | $1,508 | $4,599 |
| Amherst Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,128 | $1,450 | $4,900 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at University Crossing priced from $1,240. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Crossing | 2 bed 1 Bath Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | Two Bedroom Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Meadowview Apartments | Renovated 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| One East Pleasant | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,864 |
| 26 Spring | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
| Alpine Commons | The Hampshire | Studio,1BA | $1,890 |
| Aspen Chase | The Dickenson | 1BR,1BA | $1,940 |
| The Boulders | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Hawkins Meadow | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Brandywine Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst Center, MA
As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst Center area is the $1.76 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at University Crossing in the in the Amherst Center neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Amherst Center apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Brandywine Apartments starting at $2,090 with a $2.09 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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| University Crossing | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Brandywine Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Mill Valley Estates | 2 Bedroom Flat | 2BR,2BA | $2.52 |
| Hawkins Meadow | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 1 Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.17 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | Two Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1BA | $3.80 |
| The Boulders | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Fieldstone - Artisan Graduate Housing | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| North Square Apartments at The Mill District | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| One University Drive South | 1X1 D | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
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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 $1,900, while the average apartment in Amherst Center costs $3,800.
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 27 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 $1,177 which is $2,623 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Amherst Center.
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