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Highlights
- Snow removal
- Heat
- Quiet setting
- Kitchenette
- Laundry
Location
55 Mechanic St, Amherst, MA 01002, USA
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Property Overview
55 Mechanic Street is highly rated with a Zumper expert score of 8.3 and exceptional value reflected in its price rating of 10. The property features strong amenities, including snow removal and laundry, and benefits from a prime location just steps from public transport and grocery options. With a favorable environment for remote work, it provides a quiet setting complemented by high-speed internet and included utilities.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive
Great for
Work-from-home
Floor plans
| 55 Mechanic Street - 1 | 1 bed | 1 bath | 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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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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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 55 Mechanic Street compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
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Median rents as of Nov 7 2026.
Amherst
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| July 2026 | $1,362 |
| August 2026 | $1,350 |
| September 2026 | $1,158 |
| October 2026 | $1,095 |
| November 2026 | $1,095 |
Schools near 55 Mechanic Street
Crocker Farm Elementary School
280 west st
amherst, MA, 1002
PK, K-6Public
B+
Pelham Elementary School
45 amherst rd
pelham, MA, 1002
K-6Public
A-
Shutesbury Elementary School
23 west pelham rd
shutesbury, MA, 1072
PK, K-6Public
A-
Harris Brook Elementary School
209 fuller st
ludlow, MA, 1056
2-5Public
B-
Leverett Elementary School
85 montague rd
leverett, MA, 1054
PK, K-6Public
C
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
0/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk
Shopping
0/10
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
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk
High schools
0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
0/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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Starbucks
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Potwine Lane (S)
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Potwine Lane (N)
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Atkins Farm / Bay Road (W)
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Dakin House (E)
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