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Amherst, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Amherst, MA

Pricing Updated: 06/05/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Amherst$2,325$79923
Amherst Center$3,695$1,12541

Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, MA is a 3 Beds unit found at North 116 Flats in the North Amherst neighborhood priced from $1,399. Pleasant Hill Apartments in the Amherst Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North 116 FlatsC13BR,3BA$1,399
Pleasant Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
One University Drive SouthStudio AStudio,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, MA

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $1.67 price per square foot 4 Old Bay Rd Model at 4 Old Bay Rd, Unit 4B in the starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the C1 Model at North 116 Flats starting at $1,399 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the North Amherst neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4 Old Bay Rd, Unit 4B4 Old Bay Rd2BR,0.5BA$1.67
North 116 FlatsC13BR,3BA$1.17
Meadowview ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.47
Hawkins Meadow2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$2.40
The BouldersRenovated 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
Fieldstone - Artisan Graduate HousingTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$2.17
133 South East Commons1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.27
Fieldstone - Slate Undergraduate HousingOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$4.24
11 E Pleasant StStudioStudio ,1BA$4.67
Alpine CommonsThe HampshireStudio ,1BA$4.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst

What type of rentals are currently available in Amherst?

There are currently 77 Apartments for Rent in Amherst, MA with pricing that ranges from $799 to $4,500. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Amherst ranging from $1,000 to $6,450.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Amherst?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Amherst ranges from $1,000 to $6,450 with an average monthly rent of $2,500.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Amherst?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Amherst range from $850 to $3,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,557.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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