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40 High St
40 High StAmherst, MA 01002
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$1,250Studio Apartments Available Sep 1
10 Belchertown Rd, Unit 4
10 Belchertown RdAmherst, MA 01002
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$1,350Studio 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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10 Belchertown Rd, Unit 39
10 Belchertown RdAmherst, MA 01002
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410 Old Montague Rd, Unit 3
410 Old Montague RdAmherst, MA 01002
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44 Southpoint DrAmherst, MA 01002
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOne University Drive South
1 University Dr SAmherst, MA 01002
462 Main St
AmherstMA01002
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1Brandywine Apartments
15G BrandywineAmherst, MA 01002
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93 Southpoint Dr
AmherstMA01002
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410 Old Montague Rd, Unit 5
410 Old Montague RdAmherst, MA 01002
103 Southpoint Dr
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26 Greenleaves Dr
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$1,8502 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 7
30 Gatehouse Rd, Unit 307
30 Gatehouse RdAmherst, MA 01002
95 Southpoint Dr
AmherstMA01002
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$1,850 - $2,050
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Boulders
156 Brittany MnrAmherst, MA 01002
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Hawkins Meadow
370 E Northampton RdAmherst, MA 01002
61 Main St
AmherstMA01002
109 Southpoint Dr
AmherstMA01002
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34 Southpoint Dr
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3 Salem Pl
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416 Old Montague Rd
AmherstMA01002
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One East Pleasant
1 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRolling Green Apartments
1 Rolling Green DrAmherst, MA 01002
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now133 South East Commons
133 S East StAmherst, 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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115 Northampton Rd
115 Northampton RdAmherst, MA 01002
22 Southpoint Dr
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4 Southpoint Dr
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3 Southpoint Dr
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90 N Prospect St
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950 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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One Eighty Fearing Street
180 Fearing StAmherst, MA 01002
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Townehouse of Amherst
50 Meadow StAmherst, MA 01002
423 N East St
AmherstMA01002
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676 Hampden St
HolyokeMA01040
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The Residences
401 Russell StHadley, MA 01035
72 Juggler Meadow Rd
LeverettMA01054
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36 Greenleaves DrHadley, MA 01035
65 Pearl St
HolyokeMA01040
214 Pine St
HolyokeMA01040
73 Elm St
HatfieldMA01038
82 Comins Rd
HadleyMA01035
74 Barrett St
NorthamptonMA01060
22 North St
PalmerMA01080
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Amherst, MA Local Guide
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 | $1,779 | $1,250 | $2,550 |
| Cheap Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,081 | $995 | $2,775 |
| Cheap Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,346 | $1,443 | $3,825 |
| Cheap Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,831 | $1,373 | $4,599 |
| Cheap Amherst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,335 | $1,665 | $4,750 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Amherst, MA
Pricing Updated: 08/26/2026Current apartment rentals in the Amherst, MA area range in price from $995 to $4,750 with an overall median price of $2,249. 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 | $2,247 | $1,373 | 27 |
| Amherst Center | $2,250 | $995 | 63 |
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. North 116 Flats in the Franklin County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,403. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 S Pleasant St | MGM buidling | 3BR,1BA | $912 |
| North 116 Flats | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1,403 |
| The Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,485 |
| One University Drive South | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Boulders | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| One East Pleasant | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,965 |
| 133 South East Commons | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| 26 Spring | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,010 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,030 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, MA
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $2.50 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at 64 Summer St in the in the North Amherst neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 3 Bedroom Flat Model at Mill Valley Estates starting at $2,895 with a $2.51 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Summer St | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| Mill Valley Estates | 3 Bedroom Flat | 3BR,2BA | $2.51 |
| North Square Apartments at The Mill District | 3A | 3BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| Rolling Green Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 69 S Pleasant St | 263 Pleasant Northampton | 3BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| Hawkins Meadow | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Meadowview Apartments | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| The Boulders | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Fieldstone - Slate Undergraduate Housing | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $2.49 |
| 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 $2,030.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Amherst?
The cheapest apartment in Amherst is 133 South East Commons which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Amherst costs $2,249.
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 $1,474 which is $775 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Amherst.
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