Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
Amherst, MA

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Amherst, MA is $2,960. This is +56%, or $1,059, higher than the national average.

$4.62

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,960

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

43

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Amherst, MA is $2,960. This is +56%, or $1,059, higher than the national average.

$4.62

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
50%
35%
8%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,835. A 1-bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA costs about $1,900 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,835. Houses for rent in Amherst, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,750

7%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,650

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,447

3%

8%

4 bedroom

$4,100

1%

59%

Studio

$1,312

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,312

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,447

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

59%

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$2,960
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Amherst, MA is 85% higher than the median rent in Belchertown, MA.

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$1,500

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$1,650

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$1,400

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Apartments for rent in Amherst

Discover rentals in Amherst, MA

36 S East St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Amherst

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

310 Belchertown Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Amherst

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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

Apartment for rent

252 West St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Amherst

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

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

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

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

$2,100

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

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

675 Main St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

Apartment for rent in Amherst

675 Main Street - 2

675 Main St #2, Amherst, MA 01002

3 beds

1 bath

$2,800

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 3

36 S East St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Amherst

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

62 Summer St #62 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Amherst

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

115 Northampton Rd #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Amherst

115 Northampton Rd #A, Amherst, MA 01002

3 beds

2 baths

$3,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1