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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1107 E Pleasant St
107 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Kendrick Place
57 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
797 Main St
AmherstMA01002
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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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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityBrandywine Apartments
15G BrandywineAmherst, MA 01002
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMeadowview Apartments
44 Southpoint DrAmherst, MA 01002
103 B Southpoint Dr
AmherstMA01002
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36 S East St
36 S East StAmherst, MA 01002
99 Southpoint Dr
AmherstMA01002
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 5One Eighty Fearing Street
180 Fearing StAmherst, MA 01002
95 Southpoint Dr
AmherstMA01002
103 Southpoint Dr
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One East Pleasant
1 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
93 Southpoint Dr
AmherstMA01002
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26 Spring
26 Spring StAmherst, MA 01002
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109 Southpoint Dr
AmherstMA01002
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34 Salem Pl
34 Salem PlAmherst, MA 01002
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1115 Northampton Rd
115 Northampton RdAmherst, MA 01002
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615 Main StAmherst, MA 01002
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156 Brittany MnrAmherst, MA 01002
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1 Rolling Green DrAmherst, MA 01002
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Hawkins Meadow
370 E Northampton RdAmherst, MA 01002
310 Belchertown Rd
AmherstMA01002
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252 West St
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College Inn Apartments
10-12 Belchertown RdAmherst, MA 01002
174 N Whitney St
AmherstMA01002
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Mill Hollow
179 Summer StAmherst, MA 01002
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1001 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Puffton Village
1040 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
58 S East St
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345 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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950 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
34 Salem Pl
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Townehouse of Amherst
50 Meadow StAmherst, MA 01002
423 N East St
AmherstMA01002
69 Southpoint Dr
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421 N East St
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75 Southpoint Dr
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320 S Silver Ln
SunderlandMA01375
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The Residences
401 Russell StHadley, MA 01035
16 Bates St
NorthamptonMA01060
227 Bridge St
NorthamptonMA01060
80 Damon Rd
NorthamptonMA01060
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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 | $1,972 | $1,450 | $2,550 |
| Cheap Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $1,400 | $2,775 |
| Cheap Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,388 | $799 | $3,825 |
| Cheap Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,735 | $825 | $4,599 |
| Cheap Amherst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,226 | $1,450 | $4,750 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Amherst, MA
Pricing Updated: 04/12/2026Current 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 | $2,532 | $799 | 23 |
| Amherst Center | $3,400 | $862 | 45 |
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. North 116 Flats in the North Amherst neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,489. 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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| The Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| North 116 Flats | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1,489 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | Two Bedroom Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Meadowview Apartments | Renovated 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| One East Pleasant | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| 26 Spring | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,875 |
| The Boulders | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Hawkins Meadow | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| One University Drive South | 1X1 D | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| 69 S Pleasant St | 285 Pleasant Northampton | 2BR,1BA | $2,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, MA
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $2.28 price per square foot Renovated 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Meadowview Apartments in the in the Amherst Center neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 2 Bedroom - Renovated Model at Rolling Green Apartments starting at $2,550 with a $2.59 price per square foot . 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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| Meadowview Apartments | Renovated 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.28 |
| Rolling Green Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Mill Valley Estates | 2 Bedroom Flat | 2BR,2BA | $2.52 |
| Hawkins Meadow | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| The Boulders | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Fieldstone - Artisan Graduate Housing | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| 69 S Pleasant St | 285 Pleasant Northampton | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| North Square Apartments at The Mill District | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| One University Drive South | 1X1 D | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
| North 116 Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
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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 $2,125.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Amherst?
The cheapest apartment in Amherst is Meadowview Apartments which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Amherst costs $2,966.
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 $1,637 which is $1,329 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Amherst.
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