Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Average rent in
Amherst, MA

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Amherst, MA is $2,892. This is +52%, or $992, higher than the national average.

$5.48

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,892

decreased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

40

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Amherst, MA is $2,892. This is +52%, or $992, higher than the national average.

$5.48

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

13%
46%
31%
10%
$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 increased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $2,510. A 1-bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA costs about $1,795 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 $4,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,495

7%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,075

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,350

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$4,200

2%

1%

Studio

$1,225

18%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,075

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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$2,892
increased by52%

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 81% higher than the median rent in Belchertown, MA.

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Discover rentals in Amherst, MA

320 West St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Amherst

1 bed

1 bath

$925

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 Apr 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

15 N Pleasant St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Amherst

Located in the heart of downtown Amherst

15 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002

4 beds

2 baths

$2,775

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

Apartment for rent

986 South East St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

986 South East St

986 S East St, Amherst, MA 01002

4 beds

2 baths

$3,200

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

Apartment for rent

120 Belchertown Rd #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Amherst

Pioneer Valley Ventures - 120 Belchertown - A

120 Belchertown Rd #A, Amherst, MA 01002

4 beds

1 bath

$3,850

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

747 Main St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Amherst

747 Main Street - 1

747 Main St #1, Amherst, MA 01002

4 beds

1 bath

$3,895

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

House for rent

Available Jul 1

20 Hills Road #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Amherst

20 Hills Road - 1

20 Hills Road #1, Amherst, MA 01002

5 beds

2 baths

$3,900

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

House for rent

Available Dec 15

46 S East St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Amherst

46 South East Street - 1

46 S East St #1, Amherst, MA 01002

4 beds

1 bath

$4,000

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

House for rent

Available Jun 1