Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Average rent in
Amherst, MA

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Amherst, MA is $2,800. This is +44%, or $851, higher than the national average.

$4.51

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,800

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

54

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Amherst, MA is $2,800. This is +44%, or $851, higher than the national average.

$4.51

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

15%
49%
33%
3%
$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 decreased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,650. A 1-bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA costs about $1,450 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,550. Houses for rent in Amherst, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,500

14%

17%

2 bedroom

$2,400

2%

11%

3 bedroom

$3,650

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,900

1%

9%

Studio

$1,300

7%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

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$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,859
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Amherst, MA is 51% higher than the median rent in Belchertown, MA.

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Apartments for rent in Amherst

Discover rentals in Amherst, MA

71 South Prospect Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

71 South Prospect Street

71 S Prospect St, Amherst, MA 01002

1–2 beds

1 bath

$850–$2,200

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

320 West St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Amherst

1 bed

1 bath

$900

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 Jun 1

25 Bedford Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Amherst

easy access to Amherst Center, the Five Colleges

25 Bedford Ct, Amherst, MA 01002

2 beds

1 bath

$1,206

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

Condo for rent

159 Old Belchertown Road - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

7.8

Very good

159 Old Belchertown Road

159 Old Belchertown Rd, Amherst, MA 01002

1–4 beds

1 bath

$1,300–$2,650

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

Apartment for rent

24 Green Leaves Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Amherst

New Furnace, A/C & Hot Water Tank

24 Green Leaves Dr, Amherst, MA 01002

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,400

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

Condo for rent

252 West St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Amherst

252 West Street - 5

252 West St #5, Amherst, MA 01002

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

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

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

252 West St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Amherst

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

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

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

675 Main St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Amherst

675 Main Street - 2

675 Main St #2, Amherst, MA 01002

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 3