Cheap Homes for Rent in Amherst, MA from $800 (7 Rentals)

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property at 36 Taylor St

$825

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$825

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 26

36 Taylor St

AmherstMA01002
property at 320 West St

$925

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$925

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$925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 1

320 West St

AmherstMA01002
property at 320 S Silver Ln

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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320 S Silver Ln

SunderlandMA01375

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property at 25 Greenleaves Dr

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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25 Greenleaves Dr

AmherstMA01002
property at 7 Old Farm Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7 Old Farm Rd

BelchertownMA01007
property at 1 Salem Pl

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 3

1 Salem Pl

AmherstMA01002

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property at 409 N East St

$2,400

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$2,400

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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409 N East St

AmherstMA01002

Amherst, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Amherst, MA

Pricing Updated: 01/24/2026

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$3,695$79915
Amherst Center$4,250$1,60040

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 $1,489. One East Pleasant in the North Amherst neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,863. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North 116 FlatsC13BR,3BA$1,489
One East PleasantStudioStudio,1BA$1,863
26 SpringStudioStudio,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, MA

As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $1.91 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at University Crossing in the in the Amherst Center neighborhood starting from $2,275. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 4 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Rolling Green Apartments starting at $3,365 with a $2.91 price per square foot . 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.
University Crossing3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.91
Rolling Green Apartments4 Bedroom Townhouse4BR,1.5BA$2.91
North Square Apartments at The Mill District3B3BR,2BA$3.58
Meadowview ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.47
Hawkins Meadow2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$2.17
The BouldersRenovated 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
Fieldstone - Artisan Graduate HousingTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$2.23
One University Drive South1X1 D1BR,1BA$3.64
North 116 FlatsA11BR,1BA$4.22
Aspen ChaseThe Dickenson1BR,1BA$4.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst

What type of rentals are currently available in Amherst?

There are currently 82 Apartments for Rent in Amherst, MA with pricing that ranges from $799 to $4,900. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Amherst ranging from $825 to $6,700.

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 $825 to $6,700 with an average monthly rent of $3,480.

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 $825 to $4,599, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,665.

Expert Rental Resources

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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