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Amherst, MA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Amherst?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Studio Apartments | $1,925 | $1,400 | $2,405 |
| Amherst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,131 | $1,500 | $2,825 |
| Amherst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,426 | $850 | $3,575 |
| Amherst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,903 | $850 | $4,019 |
| Amherst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,720 | $1,557 | $4,790 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Amherst, MA
Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025Current apartment rentals in the Amherst, MA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Amherst Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Amherst | $2,500 | $850 | 1567 |
| Amherst Center | $3,785 | $1,400 | 1946 |
Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, MA is a 3 Beds unit found at North 116 Flats in the North Amherst neighborhood priced from $1,399. Pleasant Hill Apartments in the Amherst Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| North 116 Flats | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1,399 |
| 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, MA and Nearby
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $1.17 price per square foot C1 Model at North 116 Flats in the in the North Amherst neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Meadowview Apartments starting at $2,450 with a $2.47 price per square foot in the Amherst Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Amherst apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| North 116 Flats | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1.17 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.47 |
| The Boulders | Updated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Fieldstone - Artisan Graduate Housing | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| Rolling Green Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Hawkins Meadow | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 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 |
| Alpine Commons | The Hampshire | Studio ,1BA | $4.63 |
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Amherst-Pelham School District
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Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Amherst Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Amherst?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Amherst is under $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Amherst?
The cheapest apartment in Amherst is Pleasant Hill Apartments which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Amherst costs $3,142.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 1,722 regular apartments in Amherst that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Amherst?
Cheap apartments in Amherst have an average cost of $1,146 which is $1,996 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Amherst.
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