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Average rent in Amherst, MA

$1,922/mo Amherst, MA average rental price, January 2023
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Amherst, MA is $1,922.

Amherst, MA apartment rent ranges

About 30% of apartment rents in Amherst, MA range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments priced over > $2,000 represent 44% of apartments. Around 22% of Amherst’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 3% of apartments are priced between $701-$1,000.

Amherst, MA rent trends

Check out the average rent prices in Amherst by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,727, the average rent in Amherst, MA is $1,922.

Getting around in Amherst, MA

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Prices and availability in Amherst, MA were last updated on 30 Jan 2023.

What are the best apartments in Amherst, MA?

The best apartments in Amherst, MA are: Hawkins Meadow, North Square Apartments at The Mill District, Rolling Green Apartments, Olympia Oaks Apartments and Butternut Farm Apartments.

What is the average rent in Amherst, MA?

The average rent in Amherst, MA is $1,922. Start your search for apartments in Amherst, MA now.

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 $1,865 and $3,485. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Amherst, MA now.

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 $1,865 and $4,460. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA.

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 $1,985 and $5,075. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Amherst, MA.

What type of rental buildings are in Amherst, MA?

In Amherst 51% of the housing is rented out compared to 49% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 8% of Amherst’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 84% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 8% are single-family rentals.

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

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 Amherst are about 0 years old, on average. Of these, none 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 0 stories. About none of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Amherst, MA?

Studio apartments in Amherst are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 0% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 0% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

Amherst, MA demographics

Amherst, MA has a population of 25,933 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. 12,970 of Amherst’s residents are women and 12,963 are men. The median age of those who live in Amherst, MA is 22.

Amherst, MA households

  • 2,422 Family
    2,454 Non-family
  • 1,278 Children
    3,597 No Children
  • 4,876Total Number of Households
  • 2.42Average People Per Household
  • $60,540Median Household Income

According to U.S. Census data, there are 4,876 households in Amherst, MA. 2,422 are family households and 2,454 are non-family households. There are 1,278 households with children in Amherst and 3,597 households without children. On average, about 2.42 people live in a household in Amherst, MA.

Amherst, MA education statistics

The level of education of the population of Amherst, MA is as follows: 2% have no high school education, 21% completed some high school, 11% partially completed college, 7% have an Associate Degree, 25% have a Bachelor Degree, and 35% have a Graduate Degree.

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