Aspen Heights Amherst
408 Northampton Rd,
Amherst, MA 01002
2-3 Beds | $2,990 - $4,019
$1,757/month
Average Rent
555 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Amherst, MA is $1,757 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,560/month, which means Amherst rent prices are 13% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Amherst, you can expect to pay about $1,941 per month for a studio, $1,757 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,194 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,034 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.6%, which averages out to $46 more per month.
Based on current rent prices, Amherst Center and North Amherst" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Amherst.
Based on current rent prices, North Amherst and Amherst Center" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Amherst.
The neighborhoods in Amherst with the most apartments available are Amherst Center and North Amherst" .
Because the average rent in Amherst is $1,757, you’ll want to make about $5,856 per month or $70,272 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Use the tool below to compare Amherst, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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