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10 Belchertown Rd, Unit 6
10 Belchertown RdAmherst, MA 01002
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$1,400Studio Apartments Available Sep 11
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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$1,450 - $2,225
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Kendrick Place
57 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Eleven East Pleasant
11 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1One University Drive South
1 University Dr SAmherst, MA 01002
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15G BrandywineAmherst, MA 01002
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44 Southpoint DrAmherst, MA 01002
107 Southpoint Dr
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95 Southpoint Dr
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 5One Eighty Fearing Street
180 Fearing StAmherst, MA 01002
462 Main St
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103 Southpoint Dr
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26 Spring
26 Spring StAmherst, MA 01002
13 Southpoint Dr
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97 Southpoint Dr
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAspen Chase
615 Main StAmherst, MA 01002
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Boulders
156 Brittany MnrAmherst, MA 01002
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One East Pleasant
1 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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1 Rolling Green DrAmherst, MA 01002
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15 High St, Unit E, Unit E
15 High StAmherst, MA 01002
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Hawkins Meadow
370 E Northampton RdAmherst, MA 01002
252 West St
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133 S East StAmherst, MA 01002
15 Southpoint Dr
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155 Lincoln Ave, Unit B, Unit B
155 Lincoln AveAmherst, MA 01002
27 Green Leaves Dr, Unit 722, Unit 722
27 Green Leaves Dr
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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
35A-B N Whitney St
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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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Townehouse of Amherst
50 Meadow StAmherst, MA 01002
26 Greenleaves Dr
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423 N East St
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12 Webster Ct
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65 Southpoint Dr
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The Residences
401 Russell StHadley, MA 01035
57 Chestnut St
NorthamptonMA01062
80 Damon Rd
NorthamptonMA01060
81 Old Amherst Rd
BelchertownMA01007
74 Barrett St
NorthamptonMA01060
227 Bridge St
NorthamptonMA01060
50 Williams St
NorthamptonMA01060
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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 | $1,891 | $1,400 | $2,550 |
| Cheap Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,220 | $1,670 | $2,775 |
| Cheap Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,444 | $799 | $3,825 |
| Cheap Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,927 | $850 | $4,599 |
| Cheap Amherst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,401 | $999 | $4,750 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Amherst, MA
Pricing Updated: 05/27/2026Current 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 | $3,500 | $850 | 45 |
| North Amherst | $3,600 | $799 | 13 |
Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, MA is a Studio unit found at The Residences in the Amherst Center neighborhood priced from $1,450. Eleven East Pleasant in the North Amherst neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | Two Bedroom Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Meadowview Apartments | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 26 Spring | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
| The Boulders | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Aspen Chase | The Dickenson | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| One East Pleasant | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,965 |
| Rolling Green Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Hawkins Meadow | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| 133 South East Commons | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, MA
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $2.60 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Flat Model at Mill Valley Estates in the in the Amherst Center neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Hawkins Meadow starting at $1,995 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Amherst Center 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Valley Estates | 3 Bedroom Flat | 3BR,2BA | $2.60 |
| Hawkins Meadow | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| North 116 Flats | B4 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| 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 |
| 69 S Pleasant St | 285 Pleasant Northampton | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Rolling Green Apartments | 1 Bedroom - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| 133 South East Commons | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
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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.
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The cheapest apartment in Amherst is Aspen Chase which is listed at $1,950, while the average apartment in Amherst costs $3,550.
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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 26 regular apartments in Amherst that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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