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Rental Market Trends in Amherst, MA

What is the average rent in Amherst, MA?

$1,800/month

Average Rent

553 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Amherst, MA is $1,800 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Amherst rent prices are 11% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Amherst, you can expect to pay about $1,953 per month for a studio, $1,800 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,186 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,059 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,953/month
286 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,800/month
553 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,186/month
835 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,059/month
995 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,174/month
889 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,000/month
1,537 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Amherst, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4%, which averages out to $72 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 June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Amherst, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
8% $1,001 - $1,500/month
27% $1,501 - $2,000/month
65% Above $2,000/month

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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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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Amherst Center
$2,060/month
618 Sq Ft
North Amherst
$2,276/month
652 Sq Ft

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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Amherst
$2,276/month
652 Sq Ft
Amherst Center
$2,060/month
618 Sq Ft

Which Amherst neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Amherst with the most apartments available are Amherst Center and North Amherst" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Amherst Center
$2,060/month
618 Sq Ft
North Amherst
$2,276/month
652 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Amherst, MA?

Because the average rent in Amherst is $1,800, you’ll want to make about $6,000 per month or $72,000 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.

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Apartment Averages

Amherst Center

Amherst, MA

North Amherst

Amherst, MA

Studio
$1,797/month
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One Bedroom
$2,089/month
$1,633/month
Two Bedroom
$2,750/month
$2,025/month
Three Bedroom
$2,845/month
$2,855/month
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Aspen Heights Amherst

408 Northampton Rd,
Amherst, MA 01002

2 Beds | $2,990 - $3,575

Aspen Chase

Aspen Chase

615 Main St,
Amherst, MA 01002

1-3 Beds | $1,950

The Boulders

The Boulders

156 Brittany Mnr,
Amherst, MA 01002

2 Beds | $2,050 - $2,350

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Alpine Commons

133 Belchertown Rd,
Amherst, MA 01002

Studio - 4 Beds | $1,850

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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