Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 17, 2025

Average rent in
Amherst, MA

Last updated on September 17, 2025

Last updated on September 17, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Amherst, MA have increased by 28% in the last month and have increased by 4% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
Amherst, MA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Amherst, MA is $2,922. This is +48% higher than the national average.

$3.81

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,922

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

13

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Amherst, MA is $2,922. This is +48% higher than the national average.

$3.81

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

9%
53%
37%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Amherst, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent comparables in
Amherst, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Amherst, MA is $2,865. A 1-bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA costs about $2,210 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,885. Houses for rent in Amherst, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,095.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,540

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,100

1%

21%

3 bedroom

$2,250

5%

34%

4 bedroom

$4,095

10%

15%

Studio

$1,100

No Change

49%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

49%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,540

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

34%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,095

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

15%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Amherst, MA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Amherst, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Amherst, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Belchertown, MA.

Amherst

Median rent price$2,922
increased by48%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Amherst, MA is 109% higher than the median rent in Belchertown, MA.

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Apartments for rent in Amherst

Discover rentals in Amherst, MA

71 South Prospect Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Amherst

71 South Prospect Street

71 S Prospect St, Amherst, MA 01002

1 bed

1 bath

$800

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

159 Old Belchertown Road - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

7.7

Very good

159 Old Belchertown Road

159 Old Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

6 Tamarack Drive - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Amherst

6 Tamarack Drive

6 Tamarack Dr, Amherst, MA 01002

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

986 South East St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

986 South East St

986 S East St, Amherst, MA 01002

4 beds

2 baths

$3,400

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

747 Main St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Amherst

747 Main Street - 2

747 Main St #2, Amherst, MA 01002

4 beds

1 bath

$4,095

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Jul 1

747 Main St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Amherst

747 Main Street - 1

747 Main St #1, Amherst, MA 01002

4 beds

1 bath

$4,095

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Jul 1

63 Salem St #63 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Amherst

63-65 Salem Street - 63

63 Salem St #63, Amherst, MA 01002

4 beds

1 bath

$4,095

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Jun 1

65 Salem St #65 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Amherst

63-65 Salem Street - 65

65 Salem St #65, Amherst, MA 01002

4 beds

1 bath

$4,095

The price shown is for a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

Available Jun 1