This bright, well-maintained single-family home for rent Amherst MA sits on a quiet cul-de-sac and offers a perfect mix of one-level living with extra space.
Ideal for families, visiting scholars, or professionals (sorry no undergraduate students), it balances proximity to campus with peaceful neighborhood charm.
Highlights:
*Spacious ranch-style layout with living room, enclosed porch, and family room
*Three full bathrooms for convenient living
*Hardwood floors throughout, cozy fireplace(s), and plenty of natural light
*Extra finished space in basement for home office, home gym, and much more! Lower lever rooms do not meet code for sleeping space. Cannot be used for bedrooms.
*Two-car attached garage + ample driveway parking
*Private, landscaped backyard perfect for relaxing or gardening
Location & Schools:
Located in the desirable North Amherst neighborhood
Located just 1.4 miles from UMass Amherst Campus
PVTA bus routes are just 3 streets over at the intersection of Van Meter Dr. and East Pleasant St.
Zoned for Wildwood Elementary School, Amherst Middle School, and Amherst High School
Utilities & Extras:
Oil-fired baseboard (forced hot water) heating
Public water and sewer
Full basement with laundry
Enclosed porch adds bonus living space.
Backup Generator
Central Air Conditioning
Restrictions: No Undergraduates
Fee Disclosure: Broker Fee equal to 60% of the rent amount applies, due at time of application, Alan St. Hilaire Broker.
Lease term: 8/1/2025 through 7/26/2026, renewable yearly, sorry no pets, no smoking, no vaping, no undergraduate students.
Included in Rent: Lawn and grounds care, water sewer
Tenant Responsible For: All utilities, snow and ice removal
The housing advertised may no longer be available for rental. Broker Fee equal to 60% of the rent amount applies, due at time of application, Alan St. Hilaire Broker.
House for rent
$2,800/mo
29 Ridgecrest Rd, Amherst, MA 01002
3beds
1,500sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available now
No pets
Central air
In unit laundry
Attached garage parking
-- Heating
What's special
Home officeEnclosed porchFamily roomTwo-car attached garagePrivate landscaped backyardQuiet cul-de-sacHome gym
- 32 days
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Travel times
Add up to $600/yr to your down payment
Consider a first-time homebuyer savings account designed to grow your down payment with up to a 6% match & 4.15% APY.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: No Utilities included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: AMHEM0008BB0000L0008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Amherst
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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7/24/2025 | Price change | $2,800-15.2%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
7/9/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,300$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
8/26/1998 | Sold | $195,000$130/sqft |
Source: Public Record |