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

Prices and availability in Amherst, MA were last updated on 19 Jun 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 $2,415.

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 $2,250 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 $2,850 and $3,985.

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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