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.
10.5 month lease 8/15/26-6/26/27
Annual renewal option
Apartment for rent
$3,900/mo
69 S Pleasant St APT 7, Amherst, MA 01002
3beds
956sqft
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Apartment
Available Sat Aug 15 2026
No pets
Window unit
Shared laundry
Wall furnace
What's special
Exposed brick wallsHardwood floorsGranite countertopsFully remodeled bathroomsHigh ceilings
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 23, 2026 at 11:41am
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 956 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: 1 Mi to UMASS, Heating included in rent, Heating system: Wall, Hot water included in rent, In the center of town, Near PVTA bus stops, Steps to Amherst College
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Amherst
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 3/18/2026 | Price change | $3,900-4.9%$4/sqft |
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| 1/14/2026 | Price change | $4,100-6.8%$4/sqft |
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| 10/31/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,400+22.2%$5/sqft |
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| 4/25/2025 | Listing removed | $3,600$4/sqft |
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| 3/11/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,600$4/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 01002
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Crocker Farm Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.9 mi
- 7/10Amherst Regional Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Amherst Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
There are 9 available units in this apartment building

