Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Amherst Center Neighborhood of Amherst, MA from $1,000 (13 Rentals)

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College Inn Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

College Inn Apartments

10-12 Belchertown RdAmherst, MA 01002
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Kendrick Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Kendrick Place

57 E Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Mill Hollow
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mill Hollow

179 Summer StAmherst, MA 01002
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Puffton Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Puffton Village

1040 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Crestview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crestview Apartments

1001 N Pleasant StAmherst, MA 01002
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Echo Village
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Echo Village

30 Gatehouse RdAmherst, MA 01002
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Amherst Center, Amherst, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Amherst Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Amherst Center area of Amherst, MA is a Studio unit found at Pleasant Hill Apartments priced from $1,500. One University Drive South has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Amherst Center apartments for rent in Amherst, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pleasant Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
One University Drive SouthStudio BStudio,1BA$1,650
South East CommonsSEC StudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Alpine CommonsThe HampshireStudio,1BA$1,850
One East PleasantStudioStudio,1BA$1,930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst Center, MA

As of March 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst Center area is the $2.68 price per square foot Renovated 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Meadowview Apartments in the in the Amherst Center neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Amherst Center apartment is the Updated 2 Bedroom Model at The Boulders starting at $2,150 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Amherst Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Amherst Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Meadowview ApartmentsRenovated 3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$2.68
The BouldersUpdated 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
Fieldstone - Artisan Graduate HousingTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$2.17
Aspen Heights AmherstFrisco A2BR,2BA$4.77
Fieldstone - Slate Undergraduate HousingOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$4.24
South East CommonsSEC StudioStudio ,1BA$3.62
11 E Pleasant StStudioStudio ,1BA$4.67
Aspen ChaseThe Dickenson1BR,1BA$4.85
Alpine CommonsThe HampshireStudio ,1BA$4.63
One University Drive SouthStudio AStudio ,1BA$4.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Amherst Center, Amherst, MA

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Amherst, MA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Amherst Center Neighborhood in Amherst, MA

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amherst Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Amherst Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Amherst Center is at Pleasant Hill Apartments listed at $1,500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Amherst Center Apartment is $1,800 at Pleasant Hill Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Amherst Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Amherst Center is starting from $2,000 at Meadowview Apartments.

What is the most affordable Amherst Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Amherst Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Meadowview Apartments and starts from $3,050.

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