
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Northampton, MA from $700 (14 Rentals)
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Prospect Place

74 Barrett St, Unit 307, Unit 307

Live 155

North Commons at Village Hill

Hampton Court

57 Chestnut St
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Prospect Street Apartments

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29 Center St, Unit 3, Unit 3

Meadowbrook

Pleasant View Apartments

2 Chesterfield Rd

131 Center St

52 Everett St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northampton?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Northampton Studio Apartments | $1,950 | $1,050 | $3,000 |
| Cheap Northampton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $1,350 | $1,938 |
| Cheap Northampton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,972 | $1,534 | $2,591 |
| Cheap Northampton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,950 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
| Cheap Northampton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,215 | $3,215 | $3,215 |
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Cheapest Available Northampton Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Place | 1 Bed Accessible | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Laurel Ridge | 1_Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,938 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northampton, MA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northampton area is the $2.06 price per square foot 4 Princeton Ave Model at 4 Princeton Ave, Unit 4 Princeton Avenue in the starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Northampton apartment is the 1_Bedroom Model at Laurel Ridge starting at $1,938 with a $2.77 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Northampton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Princeton Ave, Unit 4 Princeton Avenue | 4 Princeton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Laurel Ridge | 1_Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| 171 crescent st, Unit 3R | 171 crescent st | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Prospect Place | 1 Bed Accessible | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 29 Center St, Unit 3 | 29 Center St | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northampton Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northampton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northampton Apartment is $1,350 at Prospect Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northampton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northampton is starting from $1,534 at Prospect Place.
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