Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Average rent in
Amherst, MA

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Last updated on November 1, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Amherst, MA is $2,192. This is +13%, or $247, higher than the national average.

$3.32

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,192

decreased by24%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

20

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Amherst, MA is $2,192. This is +13%, or $247, higher than the national average.

$3.32

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

23%
50%
27%
$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.

Rent price trends in
Amherst, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Amherst, MA have increased by 23% in the last month and have decreased by 24% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Amherst, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Amherst, MA is $2,447. 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 $3,297.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,750

20%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,817

15%

24%

3 bedroom

$2,500

13%

32%

4 bedroom

$3,995

4%

15%

Studio

$1,100

1%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,817

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

4%

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$2,192
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Amherst, MA is 25% higher than the median rent in Belchertown, MA.

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71 South Prospect Street - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

6.5

Good

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 and includes base rent plus any required monthly fees listed by the property.

Apartment for rent

252 West St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Amherst

252 West Street - 5

252 West St #5, Amherst, MA 01002

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

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

Condo for rent

Available Nov 1

10 Belchertown Rd #22 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Amherst

Available June 1, 2026 - Spacious 4 bedroom

10 Belchertown Rd #22, Amherst, MA 01002

4 beds

2 baths

$3,050

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

986 South East St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

986 South East St

986 S East St, Amherst, MA 01002

4 beds

2 baths

$3,200

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

Apartment for rent

986 S East St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Amherst

986 S East St #A, Amherst, MA 01002

4 beds

2 baths

$3,200

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

House for rent

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