Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 4, 2026
Average rent in
Amherst, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Amherst
$2,650/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Amherst is $2,650 per month as of August 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $710 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Amherst
45
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Amherst rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Amherst, MA
Average rent prices in Amherst have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 20% 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 $2,600, whereas a house costs $3,697. 1-bedroom apartments in Amherst run $1,910 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,350 |  3% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,822 | 16% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $2,300 | 2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 2% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $3,695 | 5% | 5% |
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 | $2,600 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,950 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,697 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $775 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,822
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,695
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
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
$2,600
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,697
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$775
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
37%higher than the national median
6%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Amherst, MA is 45% higher than the median rent in Belchertown, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,825
30%$2,390
$1,795
27%$1,607
12%$1,675
15%$1,515
7%$2,175
4%$1,600
28%$1,795
51%$1,950
$1,600
10%$1,750
19%Discover rentals in Amherst, MA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
30 Gatehouse Rd #208, Amherst, MA 01002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
43 S Prospect St #2, Amherst, MA 01002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
30 Gatehouse Rd #103, Amherst, MA 01002
3 beds
2 baths
$2,325
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
120 Belchertown Rd #A, Amherst, MA 01002
4 beds
1 bath
$2,995
$2,895
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 29
2h ago
Verified
75 Cowls Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,270–$3,985
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
133 S East St, Amherst, MA 01002
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Amherst
26 Greenleaves Dr - 609Unit 609 #1, Amherst, MA 01002
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Amherst
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
2h ago
Verified
75 Cowls Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,270–$3,985
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1A Rolling Green Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
1–4 beds
1 bath
$1,910–$2,830
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
560 S East St #NA, Amherst, MA 01002
4 beds
2 baths
$3,800
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 Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
43 S Prospect St #2, Amherst, MA 01002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 3
19h ago
Verified
1A Rolling Green Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
1–4 beds
1 bath
$1,910–$2,830
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
75 Cowls Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,270–$3,985
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
133 S East St, Amherst, MA 01002
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
10 Belchertown Rd #3, Amherst, MA 01002
Studio
1 bath
$1,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
2h ago
Verified
75 Cowls Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,270–$3,985
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1A Rolling Green Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
1–4 beds
1 bath
$1,910–$2,830
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
15 N Pleasant St #2S, Amherst, MA 01002
3 beds
1 bath
$2,950
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 Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
120 Belchertown Rd #A, Amherst, MA 01002
4 beds
1 bath
$2,995
$2,895
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 29
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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 August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Amherst?
Average rent prices in Amherst have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.
How does Amherst rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Amherst is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $710 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?
Based on our current listings, 46% of Amherst rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 32 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 70 units.
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).