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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Amherst, MA
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Average rent in Amherst, MA

$1,922/mo Amherst, MA average rental price, February 2023
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The average rent for an apartment in Amherst, MA is $1,922 per month.

Amherst, MA apartment rent ranges

A share of 3% of apartments in Amherst, MA are in the lowest price range of $701-$1,000. Around 44% of rentals in this city are in the highest price range of > $2,000. Around 22% of Amherst’s apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 30% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

Amherst, MA rent trends

Check out the average rent prices in Amherst by neighborhood.

The average rent for an apartment in Amherst, MA is $1,922, whereas the average monthly rent in the U.S. is $1,727.

Getting around in Amherst, MA

6 /100
Car-Dependent
44 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 6, Bike Score®: 44

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a 1 bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA?

The price range of a 1 bedroom apartment is between $1,540 and $4,475. Search 1 bedroom apartments in Amherst, MA.

How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Amherst, MA on RentCafe?

There are 152 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Amherst, MA were last updated on 20 Mar 2023.

What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA?

The average Amherst, MA 1 bedroom apartment size is 721 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA?

Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA?

1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs. You might be interested in studio apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in Amherst, MA.

Amherst, MA demographics

In total, Amherst, MA has 26,733 residents, 13,707 women and 13,026 men, per U.S. Census records. The median age of Amherst’s population is 23.

Amherst, MA households

  • 2,328 Family
    2,445 Non-family
  • 1,142 Children
    3,632 No Children
  • 4,774Total Number of Households
  • 2.38Average People Per Household
  • $65,013Median Household Income

Amherst, MA has 4,774 households. According to the most recent Census data, there are 2,328 family households and 2,445 non-family households in the city. 1,142 Amherst households have children and 3,632 households do not. The average number of people living in a household in Amherst, MA is 2.38. The median income in Amherst is $65,013 per household per year, with $1,487 spent on housing monthly.

Amherst, MA education statistics

1% of the Amherst, MA population have no high school education, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 20% of the city’s residents went to high school, 11% completed some college, 7% of the population earned an Associate Degree, 24% earned a Bachelor Degree, and 36% earned a Graduate Degree.

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Renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA

With a monthly rent as low as $813 and up to $4,475, 20 one bedroom apartments are available to rent in Amherst, MA. The average size for this type of apartment is 929 Sqft, which is perfect for both singles and couples. For maximum efficiency in finding your future home, you should decide on the must-haves. Are you looking for an apartment in need of some TLC or are you interested in a one bedroom furnished apartment ready to move in? Do you want to go for a luxury extra large studio or do you prefer cheap one bedroom apartments? Regardless of your answer, we have you covered. Feel free to use our filters, sorting, saved searches and all the options created to help you manage your search and find your next apartment as soon as possible.

3-in-1 one bedroom apartment: cheap, practical, enjoyable

Since you’re here, chances are you are interested in single bedroom apartments for rent that won’t leave you broke. If you were to describe your definition of a great deal, we assume you’d summarize it as such: spend as little money as possible and get the most apartment out of it. We’re with you on this one! Affordable 1 bedroom apartments are not out of your reach: the lowest asking rent for such an apartment in Amherst, MA is $813. Yup, you’ve read that right. One bedroom apartments overtake studios in terms of square footage and they offer just enough space to fulfill your earnest need for privacy, for just a few extra dollars per month. If you prefer something smaller, one bedroom efficiency apartments are even cheaper and equally convenient. It is important that you find pleasure in your living space, so don’t focus just on the price, rather pick the apartment that measures up to your expectations and satisfies your aesthetic taste.

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