Aspen Heights Amherst
408 Northampton Rd,
Amherst, MA 01002
$2,425 - $4,455 | Studio - 3 Beds
Amherst
Amherst, MA
Area Guide
Amherst is a vibrant and smart city
College Town
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Academia is not in short supply in Amherst. The town, also nicknamed “Knowledge Corridor,” houses three out of five institutions of the Five College Consortium, including Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. So they really know their stuff here!
Much like the campuses, the city’s downtown area is vibrant and encompassed by a cinema, coffeehouses, diverse restaurants, and bookstores. Amherst Town Common is a large green space along North Pleasant Street, an ideal location for a pick-up Frisbee game or relaxing with a favorite novel under an oak tree. This college town has it all including Emily Dickinson’s childhood home, which is now a museum dedicated to the famous poet and her family.
Being immersed in culture is what makes Amherst a great city. Many conservations are located here, so the area is naturally beautiful year-round. In addition to Hampshire Mall and Interstate 91, locals want you to know how to say the city’s name correctly. Simply drop the “h” in Amherst and you have it. So it will be more like “Am-erst” when you say it out loud – got it?
Rent Trends
As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Amherst, MA is $1,947 for a studio, $1,745 for one bedroom, $2,172 for two bedrooms, and $2,989 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Amherst has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,745/month
557 Sq Ft
House
$3,385/month
1,160 Sq Ft
Transportation
58
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
56
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-6
379 Students
5
Public
Grades PK-6
345 Students
5
Public
Grades K-6
326 Students
5
Amherst Regional Middle School
Public
Grades 7-8
372 Students
6
Public
Grades 9-12
858 Students
7
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Beneski Museum of Natural History
- Norwottuck Rail Trail
- Hitchcock Center for the Environment
- Massachusetts Natural History Museum
- Orchard Hill Observatory
Airports
- Bradley International
- Worcester Regional
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