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Highlights
- Vibrant community
- Cozy living room
- Beautifully landscaped yard
Location
6 Tamarack Dr, Amherst, MA 01002, USA
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Property Overview
6 Tamarack Drive offers a vibrant community featuring a cozy living room and beautifully landscaped yard. The property has an overall Zumper expert rating of 7.8, reflecting a strong value with a competitive price rating of 8. It excels in amenities and location, rated 8 and 9 respectively, providing residents with excellent convenience and quality of life. Additionally, it is well-suited for remote work, thanks to its natural lighting and quiet environment.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Elementary school nearby
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Great for
Work-from-home
Floor plans
| 6 Tamarack Drive - 1 | 3 bed | 1 bath | 1,380 sqft | $2,900 /mo | Located in a nice neighborhood, this delightful 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom residence offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Boasting a spacious layout, the home features a cozy living room, a kitchen, and three generously sized bedrooms, each filled with natural light. Outside, the property is complemented by a beautifully landscaped yard, ideal for outdoor gatherings. Located just minutes from downtown Amherst, residents will enjoy easy access to local shops, restaurants, and walking/bike trails. The proximity to the Umass Amherst and Amherst College adds to the home's appeal, making it a prime choice for faculty, students, or anyone seeking a vibrant community. Utilities: Owner Pays For: Professional Property Management, Water/Sewer, Snow Removal, and Lawn Care Tenant Pays For: Heat, Hot Water, Electricity, Natural Gas, Trash Collection, and Cable/ Internet |
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About 6 Tamarack Drive
Located in a nice neighborhood, this delightful 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom residence offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Boasting a spacious layout, the home features a cozy living room, a kitchen, and three generously sized bedrooms, each filled with natural light. Outside, the property is complemented by a beautifully landscaped yard, ideal for outdoor gatherings. Located just minutes from downtown Amherst, residents will enjoy easy access to local shops, restaurants, and walking/bike trails. The proximity to the Umass Amherst and Amherst College adds to the home's appeal, making it a prime choice for faculty, students, or anyone seeking a vibrant community. Utilities: Owner Pays For: Professional Property Management, Water/Sewer, Snow Removal, and Lawn Care Tenant Pays For: Heat, Hot Water, Electricity, Natural Gas, Trash Collection, and Cable/ Internet
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.8
/10
Very Good6 Tamarack Drive is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, 6 Tamarack Drive is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 6 Tamarack Drive is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
6 Tamarack Drive is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 6 Tamarack Drive does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.
6 Tamarack Drive is great for:
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 6 Tamarack Drive compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 227 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 1 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
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Rent trends in Amherst
3-bedroom apartments at 6 Tamarack Drive cost about 11% less than the average rent price for 3-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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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$116,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $116,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,900.
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Schools near 6 Tamarack Drive
Fort River Elementary School
70 so east st
amherst, MA, 1002
K-6Public
B
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Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Amherst near 6 Tamarack Dr
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 6 Tamarack Dr, Amherst
Groceries
4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
2/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk
High schools
0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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Clay's
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Zanna
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T.J. Maxx
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DICK'S Sporting Goods
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Dunkin'
312 College St
Glazed Donut Shop
Limered Teahouse
50 Main St
Glazed Doughnut Shop
19 N Pleasant St
Rao's Coffee
17 Kellogg Ave
Michael's Billiards & Sports Spa
20 Belchertown Rd
Johnny's Tavern
30 Boltwood Walk
The Archives
30 Boltwood Walk
Stackers Pub
57 N Pleasant St
Bistro 63 at the Monkey Bar
63 N Pleasant St
The Works Bakery Cafe
48 N Pleasant St
Carefree Cakery
71 Cowles Ln
The Humble Baker
460 West St
Moss Nutrition
380 Russell St
Michael's Billiards & Sports Spa
20 Belchertown Rd
Kelly's Restaurant
314 College St
Dunkin'
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Subway
308 College St
Amherst Oyster Bar LLC
37 S Pleasant Streer
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