Rent by ZIP · Hampshire County
Rent in Amherst, MA 01003
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,050 (+22.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,643 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,120 | $1,720 | +23.3% | $1,908–2,332 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,390 | $1,960 | +21.9% | $2,151–2,629 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,050 | $2,490 | +22.5% | $2,745–3,355 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,990 | $3,110 | +28.3% | $3,591–4,389 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,150 | $3,360 | +23.5% | $3,735–4,565 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Amherst Town-Northampton, MA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $2,034.
What renters pay in 01003
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | Amherst | $2,450 | $1,767 |
| 01001 | Agawam | $1,930 | $1,429 |
| 01005 | Barre | $1,860 | $931 |
| 01007 | Belchertown | $2,090 | $1,690 |
| 01008 | Blandford | $1,570 | – |
| 01009 | Bondsville | $1,870 | $1,348 |
Fair Market Rents across Hampshire County, MA · All MA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.