
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Amherst Neighborhood of Amherst, MA from $1,200 (21 Rentals)
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Eleven East Pleasant

Brandywine Apartments

416 Old Montague Rd

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One East Pleasant

North Square Apartments at The Mill District

410 Old Montague Rd, Unit 5
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20 Hobart Ln, Unit 20 Hobart

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264 N Pleasant St, Unit 264 North Pleasant Street

64 Summer St

126 Bridge St

Mill Hollow

107 E Pleasant St

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Pleasant Hill Apartments

Presidential Apartments

One Eighty Fearing Street

Townehouse of Amherst

423 N East St

82 Comins Rd
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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 | $2,141 | $1,965 | $2,395 |
| North Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,309 | $1,670 | $2,660 |
| North Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,552 | $1,443 | $3,475 |
| North Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,253 | $1,373 | $3,985 |
| North Amherst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,559 | $1,450 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 21 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 4 Beds unit found at Kendrick Place priced from $1,450. Eleven East Pleasant has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable North Amherst apartments for rent in Amherst, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrick Place | 4 bed / 2 bath - Private Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1,450 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | Two Bedroom Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| One East Pleasant | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,965 |
| North Square Apartments at The Mill District | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,270 |
| 64 Summer St | 4 Bedroom - 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $3,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Amherst, MA
As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Amherst area is the $1.98 price per square foot 20 Hobart Ln Model at 20 Hobart Ln, Unit 20 Hobart in the in the North Amherst neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value North Amherst apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at 64 Summer St starting at $3,600 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the North Amherst neighborhood. 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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| 20 Hobart Ln, Unit 20 Hobart | 20 Hobart Ln | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.98 |
| 64 Summer St | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| 264 N Pleasant St, Unit 264 North Pleasant Street | 264 N Pleasant St | 2BR,1BA | $4.13 |
| North Square Apartments at The Mill District | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | Studio Premium | Studio ,1BA | $4.87 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Amherst Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Amherst?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Amherst is under $3,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Amherst?
The cheapest apartment in North Amherst is One East Pleasant which is listed at $2,175, while the average apartment in North Amherst costs $2,300.
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 3 regular apartments in North Amherst that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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