The Boulders
156 Brittany Mnr,
Amherst, MA 01002
$1,950 - $2,350 | 2 Beds
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA
University of Massachusetts, Amherst - Amherst, MA
Area Guide
Superior education with a dash of New England charm
Public
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UMass
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Minutemen
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Suburban
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Walkable
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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.
Rent Trends
As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Amherst, MA is $1,926 for a studio, $1,792 for one bedroom, $2,181 for two bedrooms, and $2,995 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Amherst has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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292 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,926/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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551 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,792/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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837 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,181/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,002 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,995/month
Average Rent
Transportation
58
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.
56
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-6
379 Students
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Public
Grades PK-6
345 Students
6
Public
Grades K-6
326 Students
6
Amherst Regional Middle School
Public
Grades 7-8
372 Students
4
Public
Grades 9-12
858 Students
7
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Massachusetts Natural History Museum
- Orchard Hill Observatory
- Beneski Museum of Natural History
- Hitchcock Center for the Environment
- Norwottuck Rail Trail
Airports
- Bradley International
- Worcester Regional
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