Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 3, 2026
Average rent in
Amherst, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Amherst, MA rent slipped 15.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,510/month. Renters today are paying $450 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Amherst runs 32.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above average in cost among U.S. metros despite a smaller inventory of 54 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,750/month, 2-bedrooms near $2,300/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,448/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,725/month. These figures show the spread renters face across bedroom sizes in Amherst.
Median rent
Median rent in Amherst
$2,510/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in Amherst is $2,510 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $610 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Amherst
54
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Amherst rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Amherst, MA
Average rent prices in Amherst have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $2,522, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Amherst run $1,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,410.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 | 12% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,750 | 5% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $2,300 |  10% | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $3,447 | 8% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,725 | 11% | No Change |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Amherst, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,522 | 3% | 12% | |
Condos | $1,800 | 4% | 38% | |
Houses | $2,650 | 14% | 35% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,447
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,725
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
No Change
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Amherst, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,522
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
38%
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
35%
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
32%higher than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Amherst, MA is 48% higher than the median rent in Belchertown, MA.
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3%Discover rentals in Amherst, MA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
320 West St #2, Amherst, MA 01002
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
17h ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
30 Gatehouse Rd #307, Amherst, MA 01002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
4d ago
410 Old Montague Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
986 S East St #B, Amherst, MA 01002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
15 N Pleasant St #2N, Amherst, MA 01002
2 beds
1 bath
$3,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
46 Main St #3, Amherst, MA 01002
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
17h ago
133 S East St, Amherst, MA 01002
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
46 Main St #8, Amherst, MA 01002
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
18h ago
Verified
1A Rolling Green Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
1–4 beds
1 bath
$1,910–$3,595
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
75 Cowls Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,270–$3,790
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
30 Gatehouse Rd #306, Amherst, MA 01002
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 5
4d ago
410 Old Montague Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1A Rolling Green Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
1–4 beds
1 bath
$1,910–$3,595
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
20 Hobart Ln #18-46, Amherst, MA 01002
4 beds
1.5 baths
$3,990
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
Verified
75 Cowls Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,270–$3,790
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
69 S Pleasant St #303, Amherst, MA 01002
3 beds
1 bath
$3,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
18h ago
Verified
1A Rolling Green Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
1–4 beds
1 bath
$1,910–$3,595
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
90 N Prospect St, Amherst, MA 01002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
410 Old Montague Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
15 N Pleasant St #2S, Amherst, MA 01002
3 beds
1 bath
$3,750
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
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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 $2,510 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Amherst?
Average rent prices in Amherst have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.
How does Amherst rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Amherst is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $610 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 $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).