Average Rent in Amherst Town, MA↑ Rents rising 1.5% YoY

Amherst Town, MA has rental prices ranging from $1,416/month to $2,768/month in 2027, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,593/month — 14% above the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $86,391/year, spending $1,593/month on a 1-bedroom represents 22% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Amherst Town Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $2,034/month, Amherst Town ranks #11 most expensive of the 22 cities tracked in Massachusetts — pricier than 97% of all US cities in our data.

The Amherst Town Rental Market

The Amherst Town, MA area has a population of about 156,595 and 31% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Amherst Town, MA have risen by $30/month (1.5%) over the past year, from $2,004 to $2,034. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Amherst Town, MA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $63,720. The local median household income of $86,391 exceeds that threshold by $22,671, making Amherst Town relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Is Amherst Town, MA Affordable?

Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.

Rent or Buy in Amherst Town?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Living in Amherst Town

Cost of living, job market, crime rates, and moving cost estimates.