
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Amherst, MA (42 Rentals)


Meadowview Apartments

Aspen Chase

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Hawkins Meadow

Fieldstone - Slate Undergraduate Housing

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Eleven East Pleasant

Rolling Green Apartments

North Square Apartments at The Mill District
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133 South East Commons

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One East Pleasant

Brandywine Apartments

One University Drive South

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Kendrick Place

10 Belchertown Rd, Unit 27

675 Main St, Unit 3

71 S Prospect St, Unit 7
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26 Greenleaves Dr

44 Southpoint Dr

The Trolley Barn

797 Main St

8 Sunset Ave

296 N Pleasant St

96-110 N Pleasant St

Olympia Oaks
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Butternut Farm

Mill Hollow

Crestview Apartments

107 E Pleasant St

Puffton Village

Pleasant Hill Apartments

24 Tyler Place

Clark House
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Colonial Village

Seventy University Drive

Presidential Apartments

University Crossing

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North 116 Flats

5 Adams St

217 State St

70 Lyman St
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66 Lyman St

Woodland Crossings
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Studio Apartments | $1,810 | $1,350 | $2,550 |
Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,104 | $850 | $2,775 |
| Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,414 | $843 | $3,825 |
| Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,981 | $1,373 | $4,599 |
| Amherst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,614 | $1,450 | $4,750 |
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Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood
Availability Confirmed As of: July 28, 2026There are currently 18 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Amherst, MA neighborhoods that range in price from $850 to $2,775. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Amherst with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Center | 13 | $2,050 | $850 |
| North Amherst | 5 | $2,317 | $1,670 |
Largest Available Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Amherst, MA is found at Meadowview Apartments in the Amherst Center neighborhood and is 875 square feet priced from $1,695. North Square Apartments at The Mill District in the North Amherst neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 752 square feet and currently listed start at $2,270. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Amherst:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowview Apartments | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 875 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
| North Square Apartments at The Mill District | 1B | 752 Sq Ft | $2,270 |
| 133 South East Commons | 1BR/1.0BA | 611 Sq Ft | $2,000 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | One Bedroom | 604 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
| One University Drive South | 1X1 D | 577 Sq Ft | $2,050 |
| Aspen Heights Amherst | Steamboat C | 575 Sq Ft | $2,775 |
| Aspen Chase | The Dickenson | 410 Sq Ft | $1,860 |
Cheapest Available Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 28, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Amherst, MA is the Renovated 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,695 at Meadowview Apartments in the Amherst Center neighborhood. The second most affordable Amherst 1 Bedroom is the The Dickenson Model at Aspen Chase starting at $1,870 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Amherst is currently $2,104. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Amherst:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Meadowview Apartments | Renovated 1 Bedroom | $1,695 |
| Aspen Chase | The Dickenson | $1,870 |
| 133 South East Commons | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,000 |
| One University Drive South | 1X1 D | $2,050 |
| One East Pleasant | One Bed | $2,175 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | One Bedroom | $2,200 |
| Kendrick Place | 1 bed / 1 bath | $2,225 |
| North Square Apartments at The Mill District | 1B | $2,270 |
| Aspen Heights Amherst | Steamboat B | $2,719 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Amherst Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Amherst with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Amherst is at Meadowview Apartments listed at $1,695.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Amherst Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Amherst is $2,104.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Amherst Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Amherst is a 875 square feet unit starting from $1,695 at Meadowview Apartments.
What is the average size for Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Amherst is currently 950 sq ft.
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