What is the average apartment size in South Amherst?

The average size for a South Amherst, MA apartment is 929 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in South Amherst?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in South Amherst is $2,441 per month, a 3.53% increase from last year’s average of $2,358.

What is the average apartment size in South Amherst?

The typical apartment in South Amherst offers about 929 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

South Amherst, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in South Amherst?

The typical rent budget in South Amherst ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 58% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in South Amherst?

In South Amherst, 51% of households rent while 49% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 03, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in South Amherst is $2,441, a 3.53% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,358.

Two-beedroom units at $2,316 offer 890 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,166 sq ft) for $3,629, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in South Amherst, MA

Last updated: November 03, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,441	929 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	n/a	n/a
2 Beds	$2,316	890 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,629	1,166 sq. ft.

South Amherst, MA rent trends

Rental prices in South Amherst, MA have increased by 3.53% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,358 to $2,441.

What's the typical rent budget in South Amherst, MA?

The largest share of rentals in South Amherst, MA (58%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in South Amherst, MA?

4,986 or 51% of the households in South Amherst, MA are renter-occupied while 4,729 or 49% are owner-occupied.

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How South Amherst Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Boston	$3,698
Cambridge	$3,755
Worcester	$2,050
Quincy	$2,812
Somerville	$3,484
Fall River	$2,111
Lowell	$2,269
Salem	$2,723
Weymouth Town	$2,552
New Bedford	$2,053
South Amherst	$2,441

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all South Amherst apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.