Houses For Rent in Amherst, MA

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Apartments For Rent Near Amherst, MA

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Average Rent Trends in Amherst, MA

Rent in Amherst, MA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent for a house decreased in Oct 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent for houses peaked in Dec 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Nov 2025$3,700
Dec 2025$4,200
Jan 2026$4,200
Feb 2026$4,200
Mar 2026$4,200
Apr 2026$4,000
May 2026$3,750
Jun 2026$3,799
Jul 2026$3,700
Aug 2026$3,633
Sep 2026$3,275
Oct 2026$2,800
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In October 2026, Townhomes were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses and Apartments and Condos.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$2,000$2,150$3,145$4,000$3,000
Townhomes$1,750$1,900$2,550$4,400$2,550
Apartments and Condos$1,750$2,150$3,200$4,120$3,200
Houses—$1,826$3,075$3,500$3,075
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Frequently Asked Questions about Houses for rent in Amherst, MA

  • What is the average rent of a house in Amherst, MA?
    The average rent of a house in Amherst, MA is $3,075 per month. This is about 58% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent for a house cheapest in Amherst, MA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Amherst, MA was lowest in Aug 2025 when it was $2,400 per month.
  • When is the average rent for a house most expensive in Amherst, MA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Amherst, MA was highest in Dec 2025 when it was $4,200 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 3 bedroom house compare to a 2 bedroom house in Amherst, MA?
    The average rent of a 3 bedroom house in Amherst, MA is $3,075 per month. That is about $1,249 more than the cost of a 2 bedroom house.
  • How many houses are available to rent in Amherst, MA?
    There are 24 available houses to rent in Amherst, MA.
  • What colleges and universities are in Amherst, MA?
    Colleges and universities in Amherst, MA include: University of Massachusetts Amherst.
  • What are some neighborhoods in Amherst, MA?
    Some neighborhoods in Amherst, MA include: North Amherst, South Amherst.
  • What are some zip codes in Amherst, MA?
    Amherst, MA includes zip codes such as: 01002, 01003, 01004, 01059.
  • What are some cities near Amherst, MA?
    Some nearby cities include: Hadley, Pelham, Hatfield, Granby, Sunderland. These cities may have more rental options to explore.
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