4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Amherst, MA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Amherst, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +11% higher than the citywide median of $2,344 and +3% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Amherst
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Amherst
Compare Amherst's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $1,890 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $1,890 |
| 3 | Westfield | $1,960 |
| 4 | New Bedford | $1,990 |
| 5 | Spencer | $2,000 |
| 6 | Webster | $2,000 |
| 7 | Springfield | $2,055 |
| 8 | Gardner | $2,190 |
| 9 | Pittsfield | $2,250 |
| 10 | Fall River | $2,290 |
| 11 | Fitchburg | $2,340 |
| 12 | Boxboro | $2,499 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $2,510 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $2,517 |
| 15 | Worcester | $2,524 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Massachusetts
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $5,580 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $5,290 |
| 3 | Brookline | $5,200 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $5,114 |
| 5 | Concord | $4,610 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $4,470 |
| 7 | Westford | $4,450 |
| 8 | Somerville | $4,380 |
| 9 | Tewksbury | $4,310 |
| 10 | Burlington | $4,300 |
| 11 | Bedford | $4,280 |
| 12 | Belmont | $4,270 |
| 13 | Boston | $4,244 |
| 14 | Ashland | $4,160 |
| 15 | Winchester | $4,110 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Amherst.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Amherst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicopee, MA | 17.5 mi | $1,890 | $-710 (-27%) |
| Westfield, MA | 26 mi | $1,960 | $-640 (-25%) |
| Worcester, MA | 45.2 mi | $2,524 | $-76 (-3%) |
| West Hartford, CT | 45.4 mi | $2,670 | +$70 (+3%) |
| Glastonbury, CT | 45.6 mi | $2,970 | +$370 (+14%) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 46.8 mi | $2,340 | $-260 (-10%) |
| Farmington, CT | 51.6 mi | $3,220 | +$620 (+24%) |
| Shrewsbury, MA | 51.7 mi | $3,400 | +$800 (+31%) |
| Middletown, CT | 57.9 mi | $2,440 | $-160 (-6%) |
| Southington, CT | 59 mi | $2,420 | $-180 (-7%) |
| Torrington, CT | 59.1 mi | $2,000 | $-600 (-23%) |
| Meriden, CT | 61.6 mi | $2,320 | $-280 (-11%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Amherst — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Amherst?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Amherst, Massachusetts is $2,600 per month. This is +11% higher than the citywide median of $2,344.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Amherst?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $104,000 ($8,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $50.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Amherst expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Amherst's 4+ bedroom median of $2,600 is +3% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 54th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Amherst rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with 4+ bedroom data, Amherst ranks #17 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Amherst?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Chicopee ($1,890), Westfield ($1,960), Worcester ($2,524).