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462 Main St

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Mill Hollow
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mill Hollow

179 Summer StAmherst, MA 01002
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Crestview Apartments
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Crestview Apartments

1001 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Puffton Village
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Puffton Village

1040 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Kendrick Place
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Kendrick Place

57 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Olympia Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Olympia Place

57 Olympia DrAmherst, MA 01002
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Olympia Oaks
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Olympia Oaks

85 Olympia DrAmherst, MA 01002
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Butternut Farm
1 Bedroom Apartments

Butternut Farm

12 Longmeadow DrAmherst, MA 01002
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24 Tyler Place
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24 Tyler Place

24 Tyler PlAmherst, MA 01002
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797 Main St
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797 Main St

797 Main StAmherst, MA 01002
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Colonial Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Village

81 Belchertown RdAmherst, MA 01002
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Clark House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Clark House

22 Lessey StAmherst, MA 01002

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Woodland Crossings
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Crossings

30 Greenleaves DrHadley, MA 01035
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Amherst, MA Local Guide

Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 14, 2025

There are currently 15 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Amherst, MA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,400 to $2,825. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Amherst with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Amherst Center9$2,000$1,550
North Amherst6$2,310$1,400

Largest Available Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Amherst, MA is found at 26 Spring Street in the North Amherst neighborhood and is 616 square feet priced from $2,825. 11 E Pleasant St has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 604 square feet and currently listed start at $2,420. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Amherst:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
26 Spring StreetPremium One Bedroom616 Sq Ft$2,825
11 E Pleasant StOne Bedroom604 Sq Ft$2,420
Fieldstone - Slate Undergraduate HousingOne Bedroom B598 Sq Ft$2,533
Pleasant Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom480 Sq Ft$1,850
Aspen ChaseThe Dickenson400 Sq Ft$1,960
One East PleasantOne Bed0 Sq Ft$2,175

Cheapest Available Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 14, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Amherst, MA is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,850 at Pleasant Hill Apartments in the Amherst Center neighborhood. The second most affordable Amherst 1 Bedroom is the The Dickenson Model at Aspen Chase starting at $1,960 in the North Amherst neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Amherst is currently $2,100. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Amherst:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Pleasant Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,850
Aspen ChaseThe Dickenson$1,960
One East PleasantOne Bed$2,175
26 Spring StreetPremium Studio with Patio$2,350
11 E Pleasant StOne Bedroom$2,420
Fieldstone - Slate Undergraduate HousingOne Bedroom B$2,533

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Getting Around Amherst, MA

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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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 Pleasant Hill Apartments listed at $1,850.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Amherst Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Amherst is $2,100.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Amherst Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Amherst is a 616 square feet unit starting from $2,825 at 26 Spring Street.

What is the average size for Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Amherst is currently 1,100 sq ft.

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