The Boulders
156 Brittany Mnr,
Amherst, MA 01002
$1,950 - $2,350 Plus Fees
2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Area Guide
Amherst Center Amherst, MA
The center for all things art
College Town
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Historic
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Artistic
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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Amherst Center is $1,825 for a studio, $2,112 for one bedroom, $2,620 for two bedrooms, and $2,700 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Amherst Center has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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180 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,825/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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436 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,112/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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796 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,620/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,092 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,700/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Amherst Center - Amherst, MA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Amherst Center - Amherst, MA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
40
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Amherst Center - Amherst, MA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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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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Methodology
† 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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.