As of January 18, 2025, 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.
The Project Has 14 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
Butternut Farm & Amherst Has 26 Units Available
Ephraim Cushman Homestead Has 4 Units Available
Mill Valley Estates Has 148 Units Available
Olympia Amherst Lp Has 42 Units Available
Arbors At Amherst Has 1 Units Available
CENTER FOR EXTENDED CARE AT AMHERST Has 1 Units Available
The Amherst Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
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 2025.
The best apartments in Amherst, MA are Olympia Amherst Lp , Ephraim Cushman Homestead , Village Park , Watson Farms and Clark House
The average property rent in Amherst, MA is $1,444.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The prices were last updated on 17 January, 2025 for the properties in Amherst, MA
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