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79 College St

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Amherst, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Amherst, MA

Pricing Updated: 04/09/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Amherst$2,500$79923
Amherst Center$3,790$1,40042

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North 116 FlatsC13BR,3BA$1,399
Pleasant Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
One University Drive SouthStudio AStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, MA and Nearby

As of April 10, 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 Renovated 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
North 116 FlatsC13BR,3BA$1.17
Meadowview ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.47
Hawkins Meadow2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$2.40
The BouldersRenovated 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.65
Fieldstone - Artisan Graduate HousingTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$2.17
Rolling Green Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.60
35 Triangle St, Unit 235 Triangle St1BR,1BA$2.14
Fieldstone - Slate Undergraduate HousingOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$4.24
South East CommonsSEC StudioStudio ,1BA$3.62
11 E Pleasant StStudioStudio ,1BA$4.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst

What type of rentals are currently available in Amherst?

There are currently 77 Apartments for Rent in Amherst, MA with pricing that ranges from $839 to $4,500. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Amherst ranging from $800 to $4,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Amherst?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Amherst ranges from $800 to $4,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,578.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Amherst?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Amherst range from $839 to $4,019, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,645 to $3,550. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,557.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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