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71 S Prospect St, Unit 7
71 S Prospect StAmherst, MA 01002
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10 Belchertown RdAmherst, MA 01002
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10 Belchertown RdAmherst, MA 01002
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10 Belchertown RdAmherst, MA 01002
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155 Grantwood DrAmherst, MA 01002
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675 Main St, Unit 3
675 Main StAmherst, MA 01002
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57 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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11 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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10 Belchertown RdAmherst, MA 01002
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15G BrandywineAmherst, MA 01002
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156 Brittany MnrAmherst, MA 01002
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180 Fearing StAmherst, MA 01002
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615 Main StAmherst, MA 01002
26 Greenleaves Dr
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560 S East StAmherst, MA 01002
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26 Spring StAmherst, MA 01002
416 Old Montague Rd
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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
15 High StAmherst, MA 01002
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133 S East StAmherst, MA 01002
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71 S Prospect StAmherst, MA 01002
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179 Summer StAmherst, MA 01002
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107 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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1001 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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1040 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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345 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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115 Northampton RdAmherst, MA 01002
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950 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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50 Meadow StAmherst, MA 01002
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401 Russell StHadley, MA 01035
5 Adams St
HolyokeMA01040
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HolyokeMA01040
31 Hillcrest Ave
South HadleyMA01075
57 Chestnut St
NorthamptonMA01062
70 Lyman St
South HadleyMA01075
171 Old Lyman Rd
ChicopeeMA01020
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
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| Cheap Amherst Studio Apartments | $1,876 | $1,350 | $2,550 |
| Cheap Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,082 | $850 | $2,775 |
| Cheap Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,436 | $821 | $3,825 |
| Cheap Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,973 | $1,321 | $4,599 |
| Cheap Amherst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,524 | $1,450 | $4,750 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Amherst, MA
Pricing Updated: 07/11/2026Current 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 |
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| North Amherst | $3,600 | $821 | 27 |
| Amherst Center | $3,650 | $850 | 68 |
Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, MA is a 3 Beds unit found at 69 S Pleasant St in the Amherst Center neighborhood priced from $912. The Residences in the Amherst Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 69 S Pleasant St | MGM buidling | 3BR,1BA | $912 |
| The Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Kendrick Place | 4 bed / 2 bath - Private Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1,450 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | Two Bedroom Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| One University Drive South | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Meadowview Apartments | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Boulders | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,836 |
| One Eighty Fearing Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Aspen Chase | The Dickenson | 1BR,1BA | $1,860 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, MA
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $2.28 price per square foot 560 S East St Model at 560 S East St in the in the Amherst Center neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 43 Tamarack Dr Model at 43 Tamarack Dr, Unit 43 Tamarack starting at $2,500 with a $2.21 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. |
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| 560 S East St | 560 S East St | 4BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| 43 Tamarack Dr, Unit 43 Tamarack | 43 Tamarack Dr | 3BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| 12 Jackielyn Cir, Unit Units 1- 4 | 12 Jackielyn Cir | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| North 116 Flats | B2 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| Mill Valley Estates | 2 Bedroom with Foyer | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| Hawkins Meadow | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| The Boulders | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Fieldstone - Slate Undergraduate Housing | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| Fieldstone - Artisan Graduate Housing | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
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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 $1,860.
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 $3,625.
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 44 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 $1,626 which is $1,999 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Amherst.
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