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Highlights

  • Kitchen cabinets
  • Good size bedrooms

Location

159 Old Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002, USA
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Management

Hampshire Property Management Group

Leasing office

(413) 772-9767

Property Overview

159 Old Belchertown Road offers strong value and convenience, with a 7.8/10 overall rating, excellent price and amenities scores, and a standout 9/10 location rating. It also stands out for nearby grocery access, good value for money, and practical interior features like kitchen cabinets and good-sized bedrooms.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.8
Very Good
159 Old Belchertown Road 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.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive

Floor plans

4BR/1.0BA4 bed1 bath$2,650 /mo1 unit available4 bedroom apartment conveniently located minutes from Umass and Amherst College. You enter into the living room with large windows creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere (picture coming soon). The hall leads to the 4 good sized bedrooms. At the end of the hall is the kitchen with a good amount of storage and a large dining area for additional space. Tenant pays for Electricity, Heat (Electric) Hot water (Electric). Owner maintains landscaping and snow removal. No undergraduate students. First month's rent ($2650) and Last Month's rent ($2650) due at lease signing. Please contact Dan for information and showings.

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About 159 Old Belchertown Road

HomeApartments in Amherst 159 Old Belchertown Road

4 bedroom apartment conveniently located minutes from Umass and Amherst College. You enter into the living room with large windows creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere (picture coming soon). The hall leads to the 4 good sized bedrooms. At the end of the hall is the kitchen with a good amount of storage and a large dining area for additional space. Tenant pays for Electricity, Heat (Electric) Hot water (Electric). Owner maintains landscaping and snow removal. No undergraduate students. First month's rent ($2650) and Last Month's rent ($2650) due at lease signing. Please contact Dan for information and showings.


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 Good
159 Old Belchertown Road 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.
How we rated 159 Old Belchertown Road
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, 159 Old Belchertown Road 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, 159 Old Belchertown Road 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.
159 Old Belchertown Road 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 159 Old Belchertown Road 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.

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 159 Old Belchertown Road compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 4-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 3 miles away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 3 miles away

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Rent trends in Amherst

4-bedroom apartments at 159 Old Belchertown Road cost about 28% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Amherst.

Median rents as of Jun 27 2026.
Amherst
A table of studio rental data trends in Amherst
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,425
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$1,496
February 2026$1,495
May 2026$1,400
June 2026$1,400

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Bedrooms

4+ bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$106,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $106,000 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,650.
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Schools near 159 Old Belchertown Road

Pelham Elementary School

45 amherst rd

pelham, MA, 1002

K-6Public
A-

Fort River Elementary School

70 so east st

amherst, MA, 1002

K-6Public
B

Shutesbury Elementary School

23 west pelham rd

shutesbury, MA, 1072

PK, K-6Public
A-

Leverett Elementary School

85 montague rd

leverett, MA, 1054

PK, K-6Public
C

Sunderland Elementary School

1 swampfield dr

sunderland, MA, 1375

PK, K-6Public
B-
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Getting around Amherst near 159 Old Belchertown Rd

Walking

2/10
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

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 159 Old Belchertown Rd, Amherst

Groceries

0/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

2/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

2/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

0/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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Stop & Shop Supermarket
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Trader Joe's
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Maple Farm Foods
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