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35 Triangle StAmherst, MA 01002
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Amherst, MA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Amherst Studio Apartments | $1,822 | $1,300 | $2,405 |
| Cheap Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,071 | $1,500 | $2,608 |
| Cheap Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,396 | $799 | $3,300 |
| Cheap Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,873 | $825 | $3,840 |
| Cheap Amherst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,693 | $3,595 | $3,765 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Amherst, MA
Pricing Updated: 08/27/2025Current apartment rentals in the Amherst, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Amherst Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Center | $3,595 | $1,300 | 33 |
| North Amherst | $3,740 | $799 | 26 |
Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, MA is a 3 Beds unit found at North 116 Flats in the North Amherst neighborhood priced from $1,489. Pleasant Hill Apartments in the North Amherst neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| North 116 Flats | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1,489 |
| Pleasant Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | Two Bedroom Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| One University Drive South | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, MA
As of August 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $2.00 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Den Model at University Crossing in the in the Amherst Center neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 3D Model at North Square Apartments at The Mill District starting at $3,740 with a $3.50 price per square foot in the North Amherst neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Crossing | 3 Bed 2 Bath Den | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| North Square Apartments at The Mill District | 3D | 3BR,2BA | $3.50 |
| Mill Valley Estates | 2 Bedroom with Foyer | 2BR,2BA | $2.30 |
| Meadowview Apartments | Renovated 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.47 |
| Rolling Green Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| The Boulders | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| 35 Triangle St, Unit 2 | 35 Triangle St | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| North 116 Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
| Fieldstone - Artisan Graduate Housing | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $4.36 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.62 |
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Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
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Some bike infrastructure
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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 $1,750, while the average apartment in Amherst costs $3,667.
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 49 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 $1,085 which is $2,582 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Amherst.
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