Amherst, MA rental market

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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Amherst, MA is $2,366.

Average rent

$2,366

Month-over-month change

+$206

Year-over-year change

-$124

Available rentals

48

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $850 to $5,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$8001
$1,1001
$1,2001
$1,3001
$1,4001
$1,5002
$1,6002
$1,7002
$1,8002
$1,9007
$2,0007
$2,1001
$2,2004
$2,3009
$2,4005
$2,5001
$2,6001
$2,7002
$2,8004
$2,9001
$3,0001
$3,1004
$3,2003
$3,4001
$3,5003
$3,6002
$3,7001
$3,9002
$4,0001
$4,6001
$4,7001
$5,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $124 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
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$2,700No data
Oct$3,000No data
Nov$3,000No data
Dec$2,700No 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.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Amherst, MA is 13% 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 $2,366.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Amherst, MA?

Houses in Amherst, MA rent between $850 - $5,500 with an average rent of $2,366.

3. How has the rent in Amherst, MA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Amherst, MA decreased by $124

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 $206

5. How many available rentals are there in Amherst, MA?

There are currently 48 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 $2,366 — 12.67% higher the national average of $2,100.