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Amherst, Massachusetts Affordable Housing

As of September 20, 2024, Amherst, Massachusetts has 8 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 267 section 8 apartments, 14 public housing buildings and 245 approved low-income housing units. There are 3 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.

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Watson Farms

Public Housing

The Project Has 14 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$280 - $586*/month View Detail
Butternut Farm & Amherst?a=1726803511

Butternut Farm & Amherst

Low Income Housing

Butternut Farm & Amherst Has 26 Units Available

$280 - $586*/month View Detail
Ephraim Cushman Homestead?a=1726803511

Ephraim Cushman Homestead

Low Income Housing

Ephraim Cushman Homestead Has 4 Units Available

$280 - $586*/month View Detail
Mill Valley Estates?a=1726803511

Mill Valley Estates

Low Income Housing

Mill Valley Estates Has 148 Units Available

$280 - $586*/month View Detail
Olympia Amherst Lp?a=1726803511

Olympia Amherst Lp

Low Income Housing

Olympia Amherst Lp Has 42 Units Available

$280 - $586*/month View Detail
Pomeroy Lane?a=1726803511

Pomeroy Lane

Low Income Housing

Pomeroy Lane Has 25 Units Available

$280 - $586*/month View Detail
Clark House?a=1726803511

Clark House

Section 8

Clark House Has 100 Units Available

$280 - $586*/month View Detail
Village Park?a=1726803511

Village Park

Section 8

Village Park Has 167 Units Available

$280 - $586*/month View Detail
Arbors At Amherst?a=1726803511

Arbors At Amherst

Retirement Community

Arbors At Amherst Has 1 Units Available

$280 - $586*/month View Detail
CENTER FOR EXTENDED CARE AT AMHERST?a=1726803511

CENTER FOR EXTENDED CARE AT AMHERST

Retirement Community

CENTER FOR EXTENDED CARE AT AMHERST Has 1 Units Available

$280 - $586*/month View Detail

HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING HAMPSHIRE

Amherst Housing Authority

Amherst Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 441 Units Available Under Management by the Amherst Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Amherst Housing Authority Serves the Amherst, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 441 Units Available Under Management by the Amherst Housing Authority....

Northampton Housing Authority

Northampton Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 985 Units Available Under Management by the Northampton Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Northampton Housing Authority Serves the Northampton, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 985 Units Available Under Management by the Northampton Housing Author...

Ware Housing Authority

Ware Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 99 Units Available Under Management by the Ware Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Ware Housing Authority Serves the Ware, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 99 Units Available Under Management by the Ware Housing Authority. The...

Fair Market Rent

The Amherst Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.

Hampshire County, MA Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$934
1 Bedroom
$1,115
2 Bedrooms
$1,375
3 Bedrooms
$1,669
4 Bedrooms
$1,954

Income Limit

Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Hampshire County for 2024.

Hampshire County, MA Income Limit:
1 Person
$68,500
2 Persons
$78,250
3 Persons
$88,050
4 Persons
$97,800
5 Persons
$105,650

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best apartments in Amherst, MA?

The best apartments in Amherst, MA are Mill Valley Estates , Village Park , Olympia Amherst Lp , Pomeroy Lane and Watson Farms

What is the average property rent in Amherst, MA?

The average property rent in Amherst, MA is $1,444.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Amherst, MA?

The price range for a studio apartment in Amherst, MA is between $747 and $1,121. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 1 bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA?

The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA is between $892 and $1,338. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 2 bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA?

The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA is between $1,100 and $1,650. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 3 bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA?

The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA is between $1,335 and $2,003. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

What is the price range for a 4 bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA?

The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Amherst, MA is between $1,563 and $2,345. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.

When were the prices last updated for the properties in Amherst, MA?

The prices were last updated on 19 September, 2024 for the properties in Amherst, MA

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