* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
Utilities & Essentials
Electric
Usage-based
Laundry room
Usage-based
Heat included
Included in rent
Convenient For
Undergraduates
Graduate Students
Faculty/Staff
Lease Terms
Sublet Allowed
Renters are allowed to sublet this unit
Option To Renew
Lease renewal offered
Upfront Requirements
First Month Rent
Last Month Rent
Security Deposit
Apartment Description
Live in the Heart of Amherst!
Looking for the perfect off-campus apartment? Welcome to The Grand Block Building, right at 69 S. Pleasant St. in downtown Amherst — steps from your favorite restaurants, coffee shops, nightlife, Amherst Cinema, and... everything else that keeps the College Town vibe alive!
This iconic building has history (it started as Amherst’s first school back in 1765!) but now features modern upgrades — think exposed brick walls, high ceilings, granite countertops, hardwood floors, and fully remodeled bathrooms. Plus, heat and hot water are included so you can focus on your studies (and your social life).
You’ll love being close to UMass, Amherst College, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith — with easy access to parks, bike paths, and all the local attractions that make Amherst such a great place to live and learn.
Parking? No problem. You can grab an in-town parking permit or get a 24-hour garage pass nearby.
Make history your home — live modern in a landmark!
Schedule your tour today, and experience the best of downtown Amherst living.
