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

Brandywine Apartments

One University Drive South

Meadowview Apartments

University Crossing
Amherst Center, Amherst, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst Center?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Amherst Center Studio Apartments | $1,925 | $1,400 | $2,405 |
Amherst Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,130 | $1,500 | $2,825 |
Amherst Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,565 | $1,703 | $3,575 |
Amherst Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,526 | $2,287 | $4,019 |
Amherst Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,291 | $1,557 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Amherst Center Neighborhood of Amherst, MA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pleasant Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
One University Drive South | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
South East Commons | SEC Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Alpine Commons | The Hampshire | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
One East Pleasant | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Meadowview Apartments | Renovated 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.68 |
The Boulders | Updated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Fieldstone - Artisan Graduate Housing | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
Aspen Heights Amherst | Frisco A | 2BR,2BA | $4.77 |
Fieldstone - Slate Undergraduate Housing | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $4.24 |
South East Commons | SEC Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.62 |
11 E Pleasant St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.67 |
Aspen Chase | The Dickenson | 1BR,1BA | $4.85 |
Alpine Commons | The Hampshire | Studio ,1BA | $4.63 |
One University Drive South | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $4.67 |
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Best Local Schools in Amherst Center, Amherst, MA
Amherst Regional Middle School
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Best Local Schools in Amherst Center, Amherst, MA
Amherst Regional Middle School
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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