Apartments for Rent in North Amherst, MA

Prices and availability in North Amherst, MA were last updated on 18 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in North Amherst, MA are: North Square Apartments at The Mill District and 20 Hobart Ln, Unit 18-46.

The average rent in North Amherst, MA is $2,261.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in North Amherst, MA is between $2,270 and $2,415.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in North Amherst, MA is between $2,750 and $3,130.

In North Amherst 54% of the housing is rented out compared to 46% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 17% of North Amherst's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 67% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 16% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in North Amherst are about 47 years old, on average. Of these, 15% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 90% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 13% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Rental apartments in North Amherst come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 1% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 36% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 46% of all rentals in North Amherst. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.