
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Amherst Neighborhood of Amherst, MA from $700 (20 Rentals)
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Kendrick Place

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73 Flat Hills Rd, Unit Loeb

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Eleven East Pleasant

Brandywine Apartments

One Eighty Fearing Street
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One East Pleasant

North Square Apartments at The Mill District

410 Old Montague Rd, Unit 5

Mill Hollow

107 E Pleasant St

Crestview Apartments
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Puffton Village

Pleasant Hill Apartments

Presidential Apartments

Townehouse of Amherst

423 N East St

421 N East St
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32 Knightly Rd

82 Comins Rd
North Amherst, Amherst, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Amherst?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Amherst Studio Apartments | $2,100 | $1,850 | $2,475 |
| North Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,248 | $1,450 | $2,660 |
| North Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $799 | $3,475 |
| North Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,673 | $1,375 | $3,985 |
| North Amherst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,184 | $1,450 | $4,750 |
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There are currently 20 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 2 Beds unit found at Eleven East Pleasant priced from $1,600. One Eighty Fearing Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable North Amherst apartments for rent in Amherst, MA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleven East Pleasant | Two Bedroom Premium | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| One Eighty Fearing Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| One East Pleasant | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,965 |
| North Square Apartments at The Mill District | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Amherst, MA
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Amherst area is the $0.88 price per square foot B4 Shared Model at North 116 Flats in the in the North Amherst neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value North Amherst apartment is the Two Bedroom A Model at Fieldstone - Slate Undergraduate Housing starting at $1,923 with a $2.45 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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| North 116 Flats | B4 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Fieldstone - Slate Undergraduate Housing | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| Fieldstone - Artisan Graduate Housing | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| North Square Apartments at The Mill District | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| One Eighty Fearing Street | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.81 |
| Eleven East Pleasant | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth Amherst, Amherst, MA
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4.0Pet Friendly
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 $2,195.
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 7 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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