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Average Rent in Amherst 01002 & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Amherst 01002?

The average listed apartment rent in Amherst 01002 is $2,745 per month, as of October 18, 2026. This sample includes 44 priced apartments in 10 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from October 15, 2026 through October 18, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Amherst 01002, Agawam, MA. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas Feeding Hills
Amherst 01002
Chicopee 01020
Greenfield 01301
Holyoke 01040
Longmeadow 01106
Ludlow 01056
Northampton 01060
Sunderland 01375
Westfield 01085
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed 4 Bed

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Market Average

$2,745/mo

▼ 0.8% from last month

Lowest Available

$1,635/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

10

tracked daily

Units Listed

44

available now

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Amherst 01002 vs Agawam, MA Average

Amherst 01002 is more expensive than the Agawam, MA average by $556/mo (25%). The citywide average is $2,189/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Amherst 01002?

As of October 2026, the average rent in Amherst 01002 is $2,745 per month across 10 apartment communities and 44 available units. Rents have decreased $23 (0.8%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is 11 East Pleasant starting at $1,635/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,040/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,297/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,634/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,859/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $3,595/mo.

Prices range from $1,635 to $4,499 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 9 units are currently listed.

Amherst 01002 Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
July 2026 $2,632 - 9
August 2026 $2,575 -$57 10
September 2026 $2,606 +$31 9
October 2026 $2,578 -$28 8

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Amherst 01002

Studio
$2,040
from $2,015 · 2 units
1 Bed
$2,297
from $1,850 · 14 units
2 Bed
$2,634
from $1,635 · 19 units
3 Bed
$3,859
from $3,110 · 8 units
4 Bed
$3,595
from $3,595 · 1 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Amherst 01002

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
11 East Pleasant $1,635/mo $2,545/mo 4 3
Hawkins Meadow $1,850/mo $2,058/mo 6 3.6
Rolling Green Apartments $2,000/mo $2,634/mo 9 3.8
One East Pleasant $2,015/mo $2,456/mo 5 3.5
Boltwood Place $2,195/mo $2,695/mo 2 -
North Square Apartments at The Mill District $2,290/mo $2,996/mo 8 4.1
Mill Valley Estates $2,495/mo $2,495/mo 1 4.3

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Amherst 01002

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What is the average rent in Amherst 01002?
The average listed apartment rent in Amherst 01002 is $2,745 per month, as of October 18, 2026. This sample includes 44 priced apartments in 10 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Amherst 01002?
The apartment listings we track in Amherst 01002 range from $1,635 to $4,499 per month, as of October 18, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Amherst 01002?
The daily building-average rent fell by $56 (2.1%) over 31 days between observations in September 2026 and October 2026. This compares recorded asking rents. The current month's figures may still be incomplete, and the building mix can change.

How much is a studio apartment in Amherst 01002?
Studio apartments average $2,040 per month across 2 priced listings in Amherst 01002. Listed rents range from $2,015 to $2,065 per month, as of October 18, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Amherst 01002?
1-bedroom apartments average $2,297 per month across 14 priced listings in Amherst 01002. Listed rents range from $1,850 to $2,950 per month, as of October 18, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Amherst 01002?
2-bedroom apartments average $2,634 per month across 19 priced listings in Amherst 01002. Listed rents range from $1,635 to $3,570 per month, as of October 18, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Amherst 01002?
3-bedroom apartments average $3,859 per month across 8 priced listings in Amherst 01002. Listed rents range from $3,110 to $4,499 per month, as of October 18, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 4-bedroom apartment in Amherst 01002?
4-bedroom apartments average $3,595 per month across 1 priced listing in Amherst 01002. Listed rents range from $3,595 to $3,595 per month, as of October 18, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Amherst 01002?
The 1-bedroom average is $2,297 per month across 14 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $2,634 across 19 listings, $337 (14.7%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Amherst 01002?
11 East Pleasant has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,635 per month. We track 4 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of October 18, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Amherst 01002?
The $2,400 to $2,600 monthly range has the most matching listings: 9 units, or 20.5% of the priced apartments we track in Amherst 01002. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Amherst 01002?
We track 44 priced units at 10 apartment buildings, as of October 18, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Amherst 01002?
We have recorded rent data on 55 days from July 2026 through October 2026 for apartment listings in Amherst 01002. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Amherst 01002?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Amherst 01002 rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was October 18, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Amherst 01002?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$110,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,745/mo.

Comfortable income

$132,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,635/mo), you need to earn at least $65,000/year.

Median household income in Amherst 01002 is $82,359 , about 37% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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Cost of living in Amherst 01002

Overall prices in Amherst 01002 runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Amherst 01002's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $2,745
Utilities $338
Groceries $533
Transportation $805
Healthcare $392
Other goods and services $628
Estimated total $5,441/mo

Population

28,510

Median household income

$82,359

Census median rent

$1,234/mo

Census rent burden

25.5%

Median age

46.1

Mean commute

23 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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