Aspen Heights Amherst
408 Northampton Rd,
Amherst, MA 01002
Studio - 3 Beds | $2,425 - $4,019
Rental Market Trends in Amherst, MA
What is the average rent in Amherst, MA?
$1,746/month
Average Rent
557 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Amherst, MA is $1,746 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,554/month, which means Amherst rent prices are 12% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Amherst, you can expect to pay about $1,927 per month for a studio, $1,746 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,175 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,000 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Amherst, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $33 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Amherst, MA
Last Updated January 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
8%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
35%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
58%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Amherst?
Based on current rent prices, Amherst Center and North Amherst" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Amherst.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Amherst?
Based on current rent prices, North Amherst and Amherst Center" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Amherst.
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Which Amherst neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Amherst with the most apartments available are Amherst Center and North Amherst" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Amherst, MA?
Because the average rent in Amherst is $1,746, you’ll want to make about $5,820 per month or $69,840 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.
How does Amherst, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
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.
Studio
$1,928/month
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One Bedroom
$2,069/month
$1,539/month
Two Bedroom
$2,789/month
$1,961/month
Three Bedroom
$2,819/month
$2,768/month
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.