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71 S Prospect St, Unit 8
71 S Prospect StAmherst, MA 01002
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71 S Prospect St, Unit 6
71 S Prospect StAmherst, MA 01002
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71 S Prospect St, Unit 7
71 S Prospect StAmherst, MA 01002
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71 S Prospect St, Unit 10
71 S Prospect StAmherst, MA 01002
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10 Belchertown Rd, Unit 6
10 Belchertown RdAmherst, MA 01002
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10 Belchertown Rd, Unit 20
10 Belchertown RdAmherst, MA 01002
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10 Belchertown Rd
10 Belchertown RdAmherst, MA 01002
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Kendrick Place
57 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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675 Main St, Unit 3
675 Main StAmherst, MA 01002
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155 Grantwood Dr, Unit 2
155 Grantwood DrAmherst, MA 01002
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73 Flat Hills Rd, Unit Loeb
73 Flat Hills RdAmherst, MA 01002
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available SoonOne 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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15G BrandywineAmherst, MA 01002
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44 Southpoint DrAmherst, MA 01002
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOne Eighty Fearing Street
180 Fearing StAmherst, MA 01002
93 Southpoint Dr
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26 Spring StAmherst, MA 01002
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Boulders
156 Brittany MnrAmherst, MA 01002
26 Greenleaves Dr
AmherstMA01002
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1 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
252 West St
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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
27 Green Leaves Dr, Unit 722
27 Green Leaves Dr
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowNorth Square Apartments at The Mill District
75 Cowls RdAmherst, MA 01002
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Hawkins Meadow
370 E Northampton RdAmherst, MA 01002
170 E Hadley Rd, Unit 2 bedroom condo
170 E Hadley Rd
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMill Valley Estates
420 Riverglade DrAmherst, MA 01002
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Mill Hollow
179 Summer StAmherst, MA 01002
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107 E Pleasant St
107 E Pleasant 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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Pleasant Hill Apartments
345 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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115 Northampton Rd
115 Northampton RdAmherst, MA 01002
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950 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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50 Meadow StAmherst, MA 01002
423 N East St
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Seventy University Drive
70 University DrAmherst, MA 01002
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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 | $1,871 | $1,400 | $2,550 |
| Amherst Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,020 | $850 | $2,775 |
| Amherst Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,521 | $1,600 | $3,825 |
| Amherst Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,251 | $850 | $4,599 |
| Amherst Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,570 | $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 Studio unit found at The Residences priced from $1,450. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | Two Bedroom Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| One Eighty Fearing Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 26 Spring | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
| The Boulders | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| One East Pleasant | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,965 |
| 133 South East Commons | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| One University Drive South | 1X1 D | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| North Square Apartments at The Mill District | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst Center, MA
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst Center area is the $2.51 price per square foot 3 Bedroom with Foyer Model at Mill Valley Estates in the in the Amherst Center neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Amherst Center apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Hawkins Meadow starting at $2,250 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Amherst Center 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Valley Estates | 3 Bedroom with Foyer | 3BR,2BA | $2.51 |
| Hawkins Meadow | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Meadowview Apartments | Renovated 1 Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.29 |
| The Boulders | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Fieldstone - Slate Undergraduate Housing | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| Fieldstone - Artisan Graduate Housing | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| North Square Apartments at The Mill District | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| 133 South East Commons | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| One University Drive South | 1X1 D | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
| One Eighty Fearing Street | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.81 |
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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 $2,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Amherst Center?
The cheapest apartment in Amherst Center is Meadowview Apartments which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Amherst Center costs $3,850.
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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 16 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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