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Average Rent in Amherst, MA

The typical rent in Amherst, MA is $2,563/month (as of May 2026).

Average market rent

$2,563/mo

Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) · May 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Amherst, MA?

The average rent in Amherst, MA is approximately $2,563 per month as of May 2026, based on Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI).

How much should I charge for rent in Amherst, MA?

A competitive starting point is around $2,563 per month — the current average for Amherst, MA (Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI)). Many landlords list at or just below this and let tenants bid the price up to what the market will actually pay on RealBid.

How often is this data updated?

The calculator refreshes from Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), every month.

Rent in nearby cities (MA)

Boston, MA

$3,454/mo

Worcester, MA

$2,174/mo

Springfield, MA

$1,790/mo

Cambridge, MA

$3,621/mo

Lowell, MA

$2,280/mo

Brockton, MA

$2,377/mo

Lynn, MA

$2,354/mo

New Bedford, MA

$1,898/mo

Estimates only, for informational purposes. Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI). Actual rents vary by neighborhood, bedroom count, condition, and timing.