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70 Temple St

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297-299-299 Sargeant St

206 King St

70-72 Walnut St

464 Pleasant St
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Amherst?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Amherst 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,036 | $1,650 | $2,800 |
Amherst 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,475 | $1,650 | $3,500 |
Amherst 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,036 | $1,875 | $3,850 |
Amherst 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,892 | $3,175 | $6,950 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Amherst, MA
Pricing Updated: 04/30/2025Current 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 |
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North Amherst | $2,320 | $799 | 23 |
Amherst Center | $3,735 | $1,200 | 37 |
Cheapest Available Amherst Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Amherst, MA is a Studio unit found at Pleasant Hill Apartments in the Amherst Center neighborhood priced from $1,650. One University Drive South in the Amherst Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Amherst apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pleasant Hill Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
One University Drive South | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Alpine Commons | The Hampshire | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Amherst, MA
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Amherst area is the $2.47 price per square foot Renovated 2 Bedroom Townhome Model at Meadowview Apartments in the in the Amherst Center neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Amherst apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Hawkins Meadow starting at $2,200 with a $2.40 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. |
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Meadowview Apartments | Renovated 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.47 |
Hawkins Meadow | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
The Boulders | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Fieldstone - Artisan Graduate Housing | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
Fieldstone - Slate Undergraduate Housing | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $4.24 |
11 E Pleasant St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.67 |
Aspen Chase | The Dickenson | 1BR,1BA | $4.88 |
Alpine Commons | The Hampshire | Studio ,1BA | $4.63 |
One University Drive South | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $4.82 |
26 Spring Street | Studio with Patio | Studio ,1BA | $6.52 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Amherst
What type of rentals are currently available in Amherst?
There are currently 78 Apartments for Rent in Amherst, MA with pricing that ranges from $799 to $4,500. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Amherst ranging from $800 to $6,950.
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 $6,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,495.
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 $3,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,875 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,557.
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