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40 High St, Unit 40N
40 High StAmherst, MA 01002
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Meadowview Apartments
44 Southpoint DrAmherst, MA 01002
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Brandywine Apartments
15G BrandywineAmherst, MA 01002
26 Greenleaves Dr
AmherstMA01002
34 Southpoint Dr
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133 South East Commons
133 S East StAmherst, MA 01002
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$2,035 - $2,175
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Rolling Green Apartments
1 Rolling Green DrAmherst, MA 01002
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One University Drive South
1 University Dr SAmherst, 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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Pleasant Hill Apartments
345 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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72 Juggler Meadow Rd, Unit 1B
72 Juggler Meadow RdLeverett, MA 01054
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University Crossing
36 Greenleaves DrHadley, MA 01035
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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 | $1,798 | $1,095 | $2,550 |
| Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,109 | $1,100 | $2,775 |
| Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,273 | $1,443 | $3,825 |
| Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,868 | $1,343 | $4,599 |
| Amherst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,467 | $1,665 | $4,750 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amherst Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Amherst?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Amherst is under $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Amherst?
The cheapest apartment in Amherst is Meadowview Apartments which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Amherst costs $2,196.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Amherst?
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 45 regular apartments in Amherst 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?
Cheap apartments in Amherst have an average cost of $1,634 which is $562 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Amherst.
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