The Boulders
156 Brittany Mnr,
Amherst, MA 01002
$1,950 - $2,350 Plus Fees
2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in Amherst, MA
What is the average rent in Amherst, MA?
$1,833/month
Average Rent
555 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Amherst, MA is $1,833 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Amherst rent prices are 13% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Amherst, you can expect to pay about $2,001 per month for a studio, $1,833 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,171 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,989 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Amherst, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $41 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Amherst, MA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
7%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
26%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
67%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Amherst?
Based on current rent prices, Amherst Center and North Amherst" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Amherst.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Amherst?
Based on current rent prices, North Amherst and Amherst Center" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Amherst.
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Which Amherst neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Amherst with the most apartments available are Amherst Center and North Amherst" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Amherst, MA?
Because the average rent in Amherst is $1,833, you’ll want to make about $6,110 per month or $73,320 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Amherst, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Amherst, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$2,002/month
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One Bedroom
$2,142/month
$1,672/month
Two Bedroom
$2,657/month
$2,050/month
Three Bedroom
$2,860/month
$2,882/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.