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    Apartment for rent
  • $1,500/mo

    161 Chestnut St, # B, Amherst, MA 01002

    1beds
    880sqft

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    Apartment
    Available now
    No pets
    Wall unit
    In unit laundry
    Off street parking
    Wall furnace

    What's special

    Bright loft-style apartmentOpen kitchenHardwood floorsGranite countertopsStainless steel appliancesGenerous cabinet space
    This bright loft-style apartment offers a comfortable place to call home just minutes from downtown. Located at 161 Chestnut Street, you'll be within walking distance of Amherst Regional High School and close to UMass Amherst, Amherst College, Hampshire College, grocery stores, restaurants, the Norwottuck Rail Trail, and public transportation. The apartment features an open main living area with hardwood floors, an open kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and generous cabinet space. Upstairs, the finished loft provides flexible space for a bedroom, home office, or both. Mini-split heating and air conditioning keep the space comfortable year-round, while large windows bring in plenty of natural light. Whether you're a working professional, graduate student, or someone looking for a well-maintained home in a great location, this apartment offers a practical layout and easy access to everything Amherst has to offer. One-year lease preferred. First month's rent, last month's rent, and security deposit due at signing. Tenant is responsible for electric, gas, internet/cable, and renter's insurance (optional). Landlord covers water, sewer, landscaping, and snow removal. No smoking. Pets considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must complete a rental application, credit/background check, income verification, and reference check.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Wall Furnace
    Cooling
    • Wall Unit
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 880 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Cable not included in rent, Electric Vehicle Charging Station, Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Wall, Internet not included in rent
    • Pool features: Pool

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: No

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Pool
    HOA
    • Amenities included: Pool
    Location
    • Region: Amherst

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/1/2026Listed for rent$1,500$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem

    Neighborhood: 01002

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