Rent in Amherst Town, MA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,004$24,048 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,034 (+1.5%)How much rent can you afford in Amherst Town, MA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Amherst Town, MA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,382 | $16,584 | $55,280 | $26.58/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,580 | $18,960 | $63,200 | $30.38/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,004 | $24,048 | $80,160 | $38.54/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,504 | $30,048 | $100,160 | $48.15/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,702 | $32,424 | $108,080 | $51.96/hr |
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Rent in Amherst Town, MA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Amherst Town, MA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,034 for a two-bedroom, up 1.5% from $2,004. A one-bedroom goes from $1,580 to $1,593, a studio from $1,382 to $1,416.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Amherst Town, MA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,580 for a one-bedroom and $2,004 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $24,048 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Amherst Town, MA?
To keep a $2,004 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $38.54 an hour, or $80,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,580 takes $30.38 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Amherst Town, MA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,382, one bedroom $1,580, two $2,004, three $2,504 and four $2,702 a month.
Is rent affordable in Amherst Town, MA?
For the typical household, earning $66,968 a year ($5,581 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,004 takes 35.9% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($2,004 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $80,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $38.54 an hour.