The Boulders
156 Brittany Mnr,
Amherst, MA 01002
$1,950 - $2,350 | 2 Beds
Amherst Center
Amherst, MA
Amherst Center - Amherst, MA
Area Guide
The center for all things art
College Town
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Historic
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Artistic
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Museums
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Suburban
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As its namesake implies, Amherst Center is a neighborhood right in the middle of town. The neighborhood is home to two institutions of higher education: Amherst College and University of Massachusetts, Amherst. The neighborhood feels like a mix of urban and suburban living featuring classic New England architectural styles. Amherst Center is an artsy town with literary and musical roots. Visit Emily Dickinson Museum and learn about the birthplace of the famous poet. Local music lovers and musicians frequent renowned shops like Stamell String Instruments, Fretted Instrument Workshop, and Mystery Train Records. The community hosts multiple music events throughout the year. Bring your friends to the annual Jamherst, a two night festival of live original music including indie rock, bluegrass, alternative, and electronica. In the summer enjoy free outdoor concerts at Downtown Beats.
Staying true to its artistic roots, the small neighborhood hosts Amherst Arts Night Plus, a monthly cultural event showcasing gallery openings, lecture, concerts, and other creative gatherings. Although Center Amherst is known for the arts, there are activities science enthusiasts will enjoy as well. Admire sparkling stars and planets at the Orchard Hill Observatory or learn about the history of life on earth at the Beneski Museum of Natural History.
Rent Trends
As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Amherst Center is $1,785 for a studio, $2,062 for one bedroom, $2,737 for two bedrooms, and $2,897 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Amherst Center has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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198 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,785/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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418 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,062/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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792 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,737/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,101 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,897/month
Average Rent
Transportation
66
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
58
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Massachusetts Natural History Museum
- Beneski Museum of Natural History
- Orchard Hill Observatory
- Hitchcock Center for the Environment
- Norwottuck Rail Trail
Airports
- Bradley International
- Worcester Regional
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.