797 Main Street #1, Amherst, MA 01002

$2,700/mo · For rent

797 Main Street #1, Amherst

Available For Rent June 2027: Welcome to this wonderful UMass off-campus housing rental option located on Main St, Amherst. Enjoy a large 2-3 bedroom apartment with 2 floors of living space in a very convenient location!The first level features a spacious living room, a large eat-in kitchen, and a full bath. The living room could be used as a 3rd bedroom if needed. The second floor has 2 large bedrooms and beautiful hardwood floors.Not to worry about rising costs of utilities, heat is included!All are welcome to apply. The rent stated is for 2 occupants; rent increases by $400/month per additional occupant (max 4 occupants; rent increase does not apply to minors).Location0.1 miles (2-minute walk) to PVTA bus stop (routes 30 and 45)1.1 miles to Amherst Center1.6 miles to UMass CampusApartment Features:Great UMass off-campus housing optionLarge kitchen with room for table and chairsWood floors throughout (no carpeting)Close to bus routes, downtown, and UMass CampusOn-site paid laundry24/7 Professional Property Management2 off-street parking spaces (option for 3rd space)Rent Includes:HeatLawn and yard careWater and sewerSnow removalTrash and recycling serviceTenant Responsibilities:Gas for cooking and hot waterElectricityInternet/TVNo smoking/vaping, no pets. Rentals advertised may no longer be available. Equal housing opportunity.All are Welcome to Apply!

About this address

797 Main Street #1 is a 2-bedroom, 1-bath rental in Amherst, MA 01002 with 1,200 square feet, asking $2,700 a month. It was built in 1830. It has been on our site since November 1, 2026.

The whole property at this address is assessed at $1,072,900 for fiscal year 2026. It last sold for $900,000 in June 2021. The assessor lists a lot of 0.68 acres.

It scores 80 out of 100 for walkability, from how close everyday places are.

The closest train or subway stop is Northampton (Amtrak Valley Flyer and Vermonter), about 7.7 miles away. The closest bus stop is North East Street (E) (PVTA routes 30, 45), about 0.1 miles away.

The closest public schools by level are Fort River Elementary (0.1 miles), Amherst Regional Middle School (0.8 miles) and Amherst Regional High (0.8 miles). The district decides which school serves an address.

Listing information from MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN), MLS #73597452, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices are compared with other homes listed on this site today. Trains and buses come from the transit agencies’ published schedules and schools from the National Center for Education Statistics. Distances are straight-line. Assessed values and past sales are public records from municipal assessors, published by MassGIS. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value.

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