Student housing in Amherst Heights near University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Student housing in Amherst Heights

Near University of Massachusetts-Amherst · $2,750–$4,650/mo · best for Freshmen, commuters, anyone who wants zero commute

The closest neighborhood to University of Massachusetts-Amherst's main entrance. Walk to class in minutes — coffee shops and convenience stores line the main strip.

Vibe: Freshmen

Listings in Amherst Heights

1 E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002

0 bed · 1 bath · 0.8 mi from campus · 398 sq ft · Apartment

$1,850/mo

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75/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 70Est. $2,072/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~16 min

~6 min bike · ~12 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,850/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study83

Nightlife68

Affordability70

<1 mi to campusGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access52% furnished likelihood

11 E Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002

0 bed · 1 bath · 0.8 mi from campus · 434 sq ft · Apartment

$2,030/mo

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68/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 68Est. $2,274/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~21 min

~6 min bike · ~13 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$2,030/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study67

Nightlife84

Affordability68

<1 mi to campusGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit access85% furnished likelihood

46 Main St, Apt 8, Amherst, MA 01002

1 bed · 1 bath · 1.0 mi from campus · 320 sq ft · Apartment

$1,500/mo

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70/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 74Est. $1,680/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~25 min

~8 min bike · ~6 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,500/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study74

Nightlife87

Affordability74

Near campusGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access91% furnished likelihood

15 N Pleasant St, Apt 2S, Amherst, MA 01002

3 bed · 1 bath · 1.0 mi from campus · 775 sq ft · Apartment

$3,650/mo

~$1,217/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

63/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 54Est. $4,088/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~18 min

~8 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,650/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,217/mo

If split evenly

Study73

Nightlife87

Affordability54

Near campusTransit accessRoommate-friendly22% furnished likelihood

46 Main St, Apt 1, Amherst, MA 01002

3 bed · 1 bath · 1.0 mi from campus · 825 sq ft · Apartment

$3,200/mo

~$1,067/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

62/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 60Est. $3,584/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~20 min

~8 min bike · ~7 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,200/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,067/mo

If split evenly

Study66

Nightlife90

Affordability60

Near campusCoffee nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly52% furnished likelihood

26 Spring St, Amherst, MA 01002

0 bed · 1 bath · 1.1 mi from campus · 330 sq ft · Apartment

$1,875/mo

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Student Housing Match

67/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 69Est. $2,100/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~20 min

~9 min bike · ~8 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,875/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study64

Nightlife70

Affordability69

Near campusGym nearbyTransit access66% furnished likelihood

69 S Pleasant St, Unit 303, Amherst, MA 01002

3 bed · 1 bath · 1.1 mi from campus · 956 sq ft · Apartment

$3,400/mo

~$1,133/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

67/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 58Est. $3,808/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~22 min

~9 min bike · ~8 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,400/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,133/mo

If split evenly

Study81

Nightlife73

Affordability58

Near campusGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly24% furnished likelihood

69 S Pleasant St, Ste 203, Amherst, MA 01002

4 bed · 2 bath · 1.1 mi from campus · 1,120 sq ft · Apartment

$4,400/mo

~$1,100/person split 4 ways

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Student Housing Match

62/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 44Est. $4,928/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~21 min

~9 min bike · ~17 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$4,400/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,100/mo

If split evenly

Study73

Nightlife71

Affordability44

Near campusGrocery nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly5% furnished likelihood

69 S Pleasant St, Unit 304, Amherst, MA 01002

3 bed · 1 bath · 1.1 mi from campus · 935 sq ft · Apartment

$3,400/mo

~$1,133/person split 3 ways

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Student Housing Match

66/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 58Est. $3,808/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~25 min

~9 min bike · ~15 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,400/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,133/mo

If split evenly

Study82

Nightlife71

Affordability58

Near campusGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly41% furnished likelihood

69 S Pleasant St, Unit 404, Amherst, MA 01002

2 bed · 1 bath · 1.1 mi from campus · 954 sq ft · Apartment

$2,500/mo

~$1,250/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

67/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 69Est. $2,800/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~22 min

~9 min bike · ~10 min transit

Rent vs campus

Near avg

$2,500/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,250/mo

If split evenly

Study67

Nightlife63

Affordability69

Near campusGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access20% furnished likelihood

20 Hobart Ln, Unit 18-46, Amherst, MA 01002

4 bed · 1.5 bath · 1.1 mi from campus · 1,620 sq ft · Condo

$3,850/mo

~$963/person split 4 ways

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Student Housing Match

59/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 52Est. $4,312/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~24 min

~9 min bike · ~8 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,850/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$963/mo

If split evenly

Study65

Nightlife83

Affordability52

Near campusGrocery nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly54% furnished likelihood

69 S Pleasant St, Unit 402, Amherst, MA 01002

4 bed · 1 bath · 1.1 mi from campus · 1,166 sq ft · Apartment

$3,999/mo

~$1,000/person split 4 ways

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Student Housing Match

59/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 50Est. $4,479/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~20 min

~9 min bike · ~8 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,999/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,000/mo

If split evenly

Study72

Nightlife71

Affordability50

Near campusGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly62% furnished likelihood

69 S Pleasant St, Apt 201, Amherst, MA 01002

4 bed · 2 bath · 1.1 mi from campus · 1,120 sq ft · Apartment

$4,400/mo

~$1,100/person split 4 ways

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Student Housing Match

62/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Budget stretch · 44Est. $4,928/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~20 min

~9 min bike · ~16 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$4,400/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$1,100/mo

If split evenly

Study76

Nightlife90

Affordability44

Near campusCoffee nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly78% furnished likelihood

20 Hobart Ln, Amherst, MA 01002

4 bed · 1.5 bath · 1.1 mi from campus · 1,620 sq ft · Apartment

$3,500/mo

~$875/person split 4 ways

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Student Housing Match

64/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 56Est. $3,920/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~26 min

~9 min bike · ~8 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,500/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$875/mo

If split evenly

Study68

Nightlife72

Affordability56

Near campusGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly76% furnished likelihood

33 Kendrick Pl, # 2R, Amherst, MA 01002

1 bed · 1 bath · 1.2 mi from campus · Apartment

$1,450/mo

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70/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 75Est. $1,624/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~22 min

~10 min bike · ~8 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,450/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study80

Nightlife65

Affordability75

Near campusGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing70% furnished likelihood

71 S Prospect St, Apt 10, Amherst, MA 01002

1 bed · 1 bath · 1.2 mi from campus · Apartment

$850/mo

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Student Housing Match

74/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Excellent value · 83Est. $952/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~29 min

~10 min bike · ~7 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$850/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study74

Nightlife84

Affordability83

Near campusGym nearbyTransit accessNew listing81% furnished likelihood

35A-B N Whitney St, Amherst, MA 01002

1 bed · 1 bath · 1.3 mi from campus · 1,008 sq ft · Single Family

$1,575/mo

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Student Housing Match

68/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 73Est. $1,764/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~25 min

~10 min bike · ~11 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,575/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study70

Nightlife67

Affordability73

Near campusGrocery nearbyGym nearbyTransit accessNew listing80% furnished likelihood

462 Main St, Apt 44, Amherst, MA 01002

0 bed · 1 bath · 1.3 mi from campus · 407 sq ft · Apartment

$1,850/mo

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Student Housing Match

67/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 70Est. $2,072/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~26 min

~10 min bike · ~16 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,850/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study80

Nightlife85

Affordability70

Near campusGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access41% furnished likelihood

462 Main St, Apt 5, Amherst, MA 01002

1 bed · 1 bath · 1.3 mi from campus · 541 sq ft · Apartment

$1,950/mo

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Student Housing Match

72/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 68Est. $2,184/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~23 min

~10 min bike · ~19 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,950/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study90

Nightlife67

Affordability68

Near campusGrocery nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit access98% furnished likelihood

34 Salem Pl, Unit 34, Amherst, MA 01002

1 bed · 1 bath · 1.5 mi from campus · 677 sq ft · Condo

$1,800/mo

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Student Housing Match

65/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 70Est. $2,016/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~27 min

~12 min bike · ~14 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,800/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study72

Nightlife79

Affordability70

Near campusTransit access62% furnished likelihood

155 Grantwood Dr, # 2, Amherst, MA 01002

1 bed · 1 bath · 1.6 mi from campus · Single Family

$1,450/mo

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Student Housing Match

65/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 75Est. $1,624/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~30 min

~13 min bike · ~16 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,450/mo base

Student fit

Balanced student fit

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study78

Nightlife73

Affordability75

Near campusGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing61% furnished likelihood

697 Main St, Unit 3, Amherst, MA 01002

4 bed · 1 bath · 1.6 mi from campus · 1,100 sq ft · Apartment

$3,200/mo

~$800/person split 4 ways

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Student Housing Match

59/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Moderate stretch · 60Est. $3,584/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~34 min

~13 min bike · ~20 min transit

Rent vs campus

Above avg

$3,200/mo base

Student fit

Social & nightlife

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$800/mo

If split evenly

Study70

Nightlife78

Affordability60

Near campusGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessRoommate-friendly95% furnished likelihood

423 N East St, Unit 2, Amherst, MA 01002

2 bed · 1 bath · 1.6 mi from campus · 1,100 sq ft · Condo

$1,975/mo

~$988/person split 2 ways

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Student Housing Match

70/ 100Good Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 76Est. $2,212/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~31 min

~13 min bike · ~21 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,975/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

~$988/mo

If split evenly

Study88

Nightlife76

Affordability76

Near campusGrocery nearbyTransit access72% furnished likelihood

1 University Dr S, Amherst, MA 01002

0 bed · 1 bath · 1.6 mi from campus · 363 sq ft · Apartment

$1,750/mo

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Student Housing Match

67/ 100Average Match

Confidence: High

Based on walkability, study environment, safety, and budget signals near campus.

Housing intelligence

Good fit · 71Est. $1,960/mo (rent + utils)

Drive commute

~36 min

~13 min bike · ~18 min transit

Rent vs campus

Below avg

$1,750/mo base

Student fit

Quiet study

Safety

Walkability

Per person

—

Study78

Nightlife47

Affordability71

Near campusGrocery nearbyGym nearbyCoffee nearbyTransit accessNew listing83% furnished likelihood

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