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370 E Northampton RdAmherst, 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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133 S East StAmherst, MA 01002
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Studio Apartments | $1,891 | $1,400 | $2,550 |
| Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $850 | $2,775 |
| Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,442 | $799 | $3,825 |
| Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,032 | $850 | $4,599 |
| Amherst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,584 | $1,450 | $4,750 |
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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 $2,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Amherst?
The cheapest apartment in Amherst is Rolling Green Apartments which is listed at $1,975, while the average apartment in Amherst costs $3,725.
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 24 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 $1,767 which is $1,958 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Amherst.
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