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55 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA 01002, USA
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| 55 Mechanic Street - 1 | 1 bed | 1 bath | $1,900 /mo | 55 Mechanic St offers a studio apartment in lower level of the main house for rent for a (negotiable) 6 month lease. Includes kitchenet, laundry, 1 bay of the garage, a backyard patio and shared backyard space. Located in a desirable South Amherst neighborhood next to the Holyoke Mountain range. 8 minutes from Amherst College and 10 minutes from UMASS. Quiet setting nearby all the amenities. First and last months rent, and a security deposit will be due at signing. Utilities: Owner Pays For: Water/Sewer, Heat, Hot Water, Electricity, Lawn Care, Trash Removal, and Internet (NO CABLE) Tenant Pays For: Snow Removal |
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Amenities for 55 Mechanic Street
Apartment Amenities
| Electric | Heat |
| Hot Water | Trash Included |
| Utilities/Sewer |
Tech
| Utilities: Broadband Internet |
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About 55 Mechanic Street
55 Mechanic St offers a studio apartment in lower level of the main house for rent for a (negotiable) 6 month lease. Includes kitchenet, laundry, 1 bay of the garage, a backyard patio and shared backyard space. Located in a desirable South Amherst neighborhood next to the Holyoke Mountain range. 8 minutes from Amherst College and 10 minutes from UMASS. Quiet setting nearby all the amenities. First and last months rent, and a security deposit will be due at signing. Utilities: Owner Pays For: Water/Sewer, Heat, Hot Water, Electricity, Lawn Care, Trash Removal, and Internet (NO CABLE) Tenant Pays For: Snow Removal
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Rent trends in Amherst
1-bedroom apartments at 55 Mechanic Street cost about 27% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Amherst.
Median rents as of Jan 3 2026.
Amherst
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,512 |
| March 2024 | $1,577 |
| April 2024 | $1,400 |
| May 2024 | $1,450 |
| June 2024 | $1,470 |
| July 2024 | $1,431 |
| August 2024 | $1,380 |
| September 2024 | $1,400 |
| February 2025 | $1,250 |
| March 2025 | $1,260 |
| April 2025 | $1,300 |
| May 2025 | $1,300 |
| June 2025 | $1,300 |
| July 2025 | $1,300 |
| August 2025 | $1,300 |
| October 2025 | $1,300 |
| November 2025 | $1,417 |
| December 2025 | $1,495 |
| January 2026 | $1,503 |
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Can I afford to live at 55 Mechanic St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$76,000/yr
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Schools near 55 Mechanic Street
Crocker Farm Elementary School
280 west st
amherst, MA, 1002
PK, K-6Public
B+
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Internet available near 55 Mechanic Street
Getting around Amherst near 55 Mechanic St
Walking
1/10
You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 55 Mechanic St, Amherst
Groceries
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Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk
Shopping
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Few or no shops within walking distance
Cafes
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Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
2/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
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Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk
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Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
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Few or no bars within walking distance
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