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.
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
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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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,500$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 01002
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Wildwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Amherst Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Amherst Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
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