What is the average apartment size in Amherst Center?

The average size for a Amherst Center, MA apartment is 787 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Amherst Center?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Amherst Center is $2,911 per month, a 0.71% increase from last years average of $2,891.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Amherst Center?

In Amherst Center, studios rent for $1,890 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,099 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,972 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $4,020 per month

What is the average apartment size in Amherst Center?

The typical apartment in Amherst Center offers about 787 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Amherst Center?

Studio apartments in Amherst Center average 399 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 603 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 805 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 974 sq. ft.

Amherst Center, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Amherst Center?

The typical rent budget in Amherst Center ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 44% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Amherst Center?

In Amherst Center, 53% of households rent while 47% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Amherst Center is $2,911, a 0.71% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,891.

Studio Apartments at $1,890 offer the most budget-friendly option with 399 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 603 square feet for $2,099, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,972 offer 805 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (974 sq ft) for $4,020, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Amherst Center, MA

Last updated: February 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,911	787 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,890	399 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,099	603 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,972	805 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$4,020	974 sq. ft.

Amherst Center, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Amherst Center, MA have increased by 0.71% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,891 to $2,911.

What's the typical rent budget in Amherst Center, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Amherst Center, MA (44%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Amherst Center, MA?

411 or 53% of the households in Amherst Center, MA are renter-occupied while 362 or 47% are owner-occupied.

How Amherst Center Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Amherst Center	$2,911
Boston	$3,690
Fall River	$2,063
Worcester	$2,045
Cambridge	$3,706
Somerville	$3,452
Quincy	$2,778
Waltham	$3,129
New Bedford	$2,080
Weymouth Town	$2,507
Lowell	$2,266

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Amherst Center apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.