
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Amherst Neighborhood of Amherst, MA from $1,250 (8 Rentals)
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North Square Apartments at The Mill District

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One East Pleasant

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Brandywine Apartments
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Kendrick Place

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Amherst?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Amherst Studio Apartments | $2,176 | $1,965 | $2,395 |
| North Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $1,670 | $2,660 |
| North Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,020 | $1,443 | $3,300 |
| North Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,471 | $1,343 | $3,900 |
| North Amherst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,665 | $1,665 | $1,665 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Amherst Neighborhood of Amherst, MA.
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Cheapest Available North Amherst Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Amherst area of Amherst, MA is a 3 Beds unit found at North 116 Flats priced from $1,343. Eleven East Pleasant has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable North Amherst apartments for rent in Amherst, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| North 116 Flats | C1 | 3BR, 3BA | $1,343 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | Two Bedroom Premium - By the Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1,600 |
| One East Pleasant | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Amherst, MA
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Amherst area is the $2.09 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Brandywine Apartments in the North Amherst neighborhood starting from $2,090. The second greatest value North Amherst apartment is the 2F Model at North Square Apartments at The Mill District in the North Amherst neighborhood starting at $3,025 with a $3.29 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Brandywine Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $2.09 |
| North Square Apartments at The Mill District | 2F | 2BR, 2BA | $3.29 |
| 264 N Pleasant St, Unit 264 North Pleasant Street | 264 N Pleasant St | 2BR, 1BA | $4.13 |
| Fieldstone - Artisan Graduate Housing | Two Bedroom A | 2BR, 2BA | $2.23 |
| Fieldstone - Slate Undergraduate Housing | Two Bedroom A | 2BR, 2BA | $2.49 |
| North 116 Flats | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $3.47 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | Studio Premium | Studio, 1BA | $4.87 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Amherst Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Amherst?
The cheapest apartment in North Amherst is Kendrick Place which is listed at $2,225, while the average apartment in North Amherst costs $2,090.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North 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 11 regular apartments in North 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 North Amherst?
Cheap apartments in North Amherst have an average cost of $1,414 which is $676 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Amherst.
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