The Boulders
156 Brittany Mnr,
Amherst, MA 01002
$1,950 - $2,350 Plus Fees
2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Equally notable for its top-notch academics and its legendary college town environment, UMass is widely recognized as one of New England’s prime public universities. After a short time at the university, you’ll get used to the campus’ many quirks, like the weirdly strong wind around the library and the now-traditional Halloween steak and lobster feast.
Just a few blocks south of campus near the town center, North Pleasant Street is lined with popular hangouts, from the Amherst Cinema to the quaint local coffeehouses to the rowdy college bars. The main campus is relatively compact, but when looking for an apartment you may still want to consider what part of campus you’ll be frequenting: the School of Management and the Fine Arts Center can be found on the south side, the College of Nursing and Hasbrouck Laboratory are on the east side, and most of the science buildings are on the north side.
As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Amherst, MA is $1,922 for a studio, $1,813 for one bedroom, $2,149 for two bedrooms, and $2,876 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Amherst has increased by 3.5% in the past year.
Studio
273 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,922/month
Average Rent
1 BR
553 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,813/month
Average Rent
2 BR
838 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,149/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,002 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,876/month
Average Rent
Somewhat Walkable
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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.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Public
Grades K-6
379 Students
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Grades PK-6
345 Students
Public
Grades K-6
326 Students
Amherst Regional Middle School
Public
Grades 7-8
372 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
858 Students
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