Average Rent in Amherst, MA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Amherst, MA

Average rent prices in Amherst have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in
Amherst, MA

Rent prices in Amherst vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Amherst is $2,650, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Amherst run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.


Studio	$1,325	2%	6%
1 bedroom	$1,550	1%	11%
2 bedroom	$2,510	1%	4%
3 bedroom	$3,499	3%	1%
4 bedroom	$3,750	3%	10%


Apartments	$2,650	1%	No Change
Condos	$1,995	5%	No Change
Houses	$3,600	2%	No Change
Rooms	$1,500	-	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,510

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,499

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

Last year

10%

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.

How does rent in Amherst, MA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Amherst and Belchertown by all bedroom counts and property types.

Amherst

Median rent price$2,650

36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,900

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Amherst, MA is 39% higher than the median rent in Belchertown, MA.

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Discover rentals in Amherst, MA

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7.8

Very good

71 South Prospect Street

71 S Prospect St, Amherst, MA 01002

1–2 beds

1 bath

$850–$2,200

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Amherst

Private room in shared apartment right near the bus stop

320 West St #1, Amherst, MA 01002

1 bed

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Amherst

289 Pelham Road - 1

289 Pelham Rd #1, Amherst, MA 01002

2 beds

1 bath

$5,600

$1,800

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Amherst

AVAILABLE JUNE 1, 2026! 1/2 off Security Deposit! Spacious 2 Bedroom Condo at Jeffrey Amherst Manor

252 West St #4, Amherst, MA 01002

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Amherst

10 Winston Ct, Amherst, MA 01002

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,500

Condo for rent

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

159 Old Belchertown Road

159 Old Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002

4 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Amherst

32 Salem Place - 1

32 Salem Pl #1, Amherst, MA 01002

3 beds

1 bath

$2,900

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Amherst

$3,000 - 2+/3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Amherst With Great Amenities

69 S Pleasant St #303, Amherst, MA 01002

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 15

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Frequently asked questions for Amherst, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Amherst rental market.

How much is rent in Amherst?

The average rent in Amherst is $2,650 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Amherst?

Average rent prices in Amherst have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Amherst rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Amherst is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Amherst?

To comfortably afford rent in Amherst, you'd need to earn approximately $106,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Amherst?

Amherst offers good options for renters with pets, with 58% of available listings welcoming furry companions. This represents a solid portion of the rental market, giving pet owners multiple choices when searching for housing.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).