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When were prices and availability in Amherst, MA last updated?

Prices and availability in Amherst, MA were last updated on 8 Sep 2026.

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What is the average rent in Amherst, MA?

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

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Amherst, MA?

The price range for a studio apartment in Amherst, MA is between $981 and $1,253.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA is between $2,035 and $2,415.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA is between $2,204 and $3,130.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA is between $2,035 and $3,900.

What type of rental buildings are in Amherst, MA?

In Amherst 53% of the housing is rented out compared to 47% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 17% of 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.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Amherst, MA?

The average age of rental buildings in Amherst is 47 years old, with 15% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 90% are garden-style apartment communities, 13% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in Amherst, MA?

Studio apartments in Amherst are around 1% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 36% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 46% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

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