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Apartments for Rent in Amherst, MA

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

Prices and availability in Amherst, MA were last updated on 27 Jul 2026.

What are the best apartments in Amherst, MA?
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 $1,975 and $2,365.

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 $2,250 and $3,145.

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 $2,850 and $3,985.

What type of rental buildings are in Amherst, MA?

In Amherst, 53% of the residents are renting compared to 47% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 17% of Amherst's rentals, 67% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 16% 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 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.

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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