Amherst, MA rental market
Last updated October 2, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Amherst, MA is $3,000.
$3,000
+$451
-$195
57
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $700 to $5,200.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $700 | 4 |
| $800 | 3 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $1,900 | 4 |
| $2,000 | 4 |
| $2,100 | 2 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 4 |
| $2,400 | 4 |
| $2,500 | 6 |
| $2,600 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 2 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 3 |
| $3,200 | 5 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 2 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 1 |
| $3,800 | 3 |
| $3,900 | 3 |
| $4,000 | 6 |
| $4,100 | 3 |
| $4,200 | 2 |
| $4,300 | 3 |
| $4,400 | 6 |
| $4,500 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $195 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,350 | $2,700 |
| Feb | $2,100 | $2,700 |
| Mar | $2,299 | $2,676 |
| Apr | $2,050 | $3,000 |
| May | $2,300 | $2,500 |
| Jun | $2,150 | $2,300 |
| Jul | $2,550 | $2,000 |
| Aug | $2,490 | $2,300 |
| Sep | $2,700 | $2,544 |
| Oct | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Nov | $3,000 | No data |
| Dec | $2,700 | No data |
Market temperature
The Amherst, MA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Amherst, MA is 47% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Amherst, MA?
The average rent in Amherst, MA is $3,000.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Amherst, MA?
Houses in Amherst, MA rent between $700 - $5,200 with an average rent of $3,000.
3. How has the rent in Amherst, MA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Amherst, MA decreased by $195
4. How much has the rent in Amherst, MA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Amherst, MA increased by $451
5. How many available rentals are there in Amherst, MA?
There are currently 57 rentals available in Amherst, MA.
6. How do rent prices in Amherst, MA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Amherst, MA is $3,000 — 47.06% higher the national average of $2,040.