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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • New cabinets
  • Convenient location
  • Gas stove
  • Heat & hot water included
  • Nicely remodeled
  • Hardwood floors throughout

Location

427 S Elm St, Holyoke, MA 01040, USA
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Management

MCP

Leasing office

(413) 285-2988

Property Overview

20 Unit offers strong overall value with an 8.6/10 expert rating, exceptional 10/10 price score, and premier 9/10 ratings for both amenities and location. Residents benefit from heat and hot water included, hardwood floors throughout, a gas stove, and new cabinets in a nicely remodeled space, all in a convenient area close to highly rated schools. The property ranks in the top percentiles locally for both value and value per square foot, and its detailed, transparent listing supports an 8/10 trustworthiness score.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 20 Unit is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 20 Unit has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • More space
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath589 sqft$1,300 /mo1 unit available5 Wolcott St, Unit 1. First floor unit with heat & hot water included. Nicely remodeled with new cabinets, restored finishes, and hardwood floors throughout. Convenient location across from a laundromat, grocery store, bus routes, and more. First Month & Last Month rent required to move in. Gas stove; Tenant to provide their own fridge.

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Amenities for 20 Unit

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
Hot Water

Appliances

OvenRange
Stove/Oven

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Services

Water and Sewer
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 20 Unit is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 20 Unit has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 20 Unit
Price·10A 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.
20 Unit offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A 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.
20 Unit goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 20 Unit receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
20 Unit 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 20 Unit 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.

20 Unit is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

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 20 Unit compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 589 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 789 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

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Rent trends in Holyoke

1-bedroom apartments at 20 Unit cost about 0% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Holyoke.

Median rents as of May 23 2026.
Holyoke
A table of studio rental data trends in Holyoke
MonthMedian Rent
April 2025$1,184
May 2025$1,174
October 2025$1,162
November 2025$1,162
December 2025$1,195
January 2026$1,253
February 2026$1,284
March 2026$1,300
April 2026$1,362
May 2026$1,325

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$52,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $52,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,300.
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Schools near 20 Unit

Joseph Metcalf School

2019 northampton st

holyoke, MA, 1040

PK, K-8Public
C-

H.B. Lawrence School

156 cabot st

holyoke, MA, 1040

PK, K-3Public
C-

William E. Norris School

34 pomeroy meadow rd

southampton, MA, 1073

PK, K-6Public
B-

Springfield International Academy at Johnson

55 catherine st

springfield, MA, 1109

3-5Public

Early Childhood Education Center

15 catherine st

springfield, MA, 1109

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Holyoke near 427 S Elm St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
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 427 S Elm St, Holyoke

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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