Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 19, 2026
Average rent in
Amherst, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Amherst
$2,460/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Amherst is $2,460 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $560 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Amherst
44
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 $2,327, whereas a house costs $3,147. 1-bedroom apartments in Amherst run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 | 2% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,450 |  6% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $3,150 | 3% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $3,150 | 2% | 13% |
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 | $2,327 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,075 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,147 | 7% | No Change | |
Rooms | $775 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
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
$2,327
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,075
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,147
Last 30 days
7%
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
29%higher than the national median
11%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
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7%$1,980
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3%$1,750
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63%$1,650
3%$2,550
2%$1,650
33%$1,750
22%$1,825
43%$1,500
20%$1,650
6%Discover rentals in Amherst, MA
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Amherst
120 Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
1 bed
1 bath
$800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
15h ago
35 High St, Amherst, MA 01002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,610
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
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
2d ago
3337 Cottage St, Amherst, MA 01002
3 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
75 Cowls Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,270–$3,900
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
Verified
1A Rolling Green Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
1–4 beds
1 bath
$2,270–$3,145
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
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
6h ago
Condo for rent in Amherst
26 Greenleaves Dr #1, Amherst, MA 01002
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Sep 21
3h ago
Verified
75 Cowls Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,270–$3,900
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
Verified
1A Rolling Green Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
1–4 beds
1 bath
$2,270–$3,145
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
410 Old Montague Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
986 S East St, Amherst, MA 01002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1A Rolling Green Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
1–4 beds
1 bath
$2,270–$3,145
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
75 Cowls Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,270–$3,900
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
4d 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
3d ago
House for rent in Amherst
126 Bridge St #1, Amherst, MA 01002
5 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Sep 21
1d ago
Verified
1A Rolling Green Dr, Amherst, MA 01002
1–4 beds
1 bath
$2,270–$3,145
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
Verified
75 Cowls Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300–$3,790
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
159 Old Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
15h ago
35 High St, Amherst, MA 01002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,610
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
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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 $2,460 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Amherst?
Average rent prices in Amherst have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.
How does Amherst rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Amherst is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $560 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 $98,000/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).