Whether your days revolve around late-night study sessions, early-morning rotations, or back-to-back classes, North 116 Flats is the perfect UMass off-campus apartment for you.
Students in popular majors such as Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Public Health, and Natural Sciences often choose North 116 Flats because it provides convenient access to the main academic core of UMass Amherst while offering a quieter residential environment. From modern apartments to resort-style amenities and a prime location near campus, North 116 Flats has it all. Continue reading to discover why so many majors choose to call these apartments near UMass Amherst home!


Student-Oriented Spaces
North 116 Flats offers more than your typical luxury apartment complex. Our apartments and common spaces are designed to enhance the student lifestyle, with varied amenities that support studying, socialization, and recreation close to home.
Private Study Rooms
No matter your chosen field of study, nothing matters more than a quiet room to study in. Our private study rooms are ideal for all kinds of study sessions throughout the year.
24/7 Fitness Center
Work out on your own schedule at North 116 Flats! Our fitness center has all of the space and equipment you need to work out how you like, whenever it works best for you.
Modern Apartments
Our apartments come pre-furnished with all of the furniture, appliances, and technology you need to settle in quickly. From stainless steel appliances and in-unit laundry to smart TVs and stylish furniture packages, North 116 Flats has it all.
Outdoor Time
There is no shortage of outdoor spaces to enjoy, either as a change of scenery or a break from a long study session. Our apartments have an on-site dog park, outdoor rec lawn, and fire pits for residents to enjoy.
A Better Fit for Your Major
Whether you are interested in studying medicine, engineering, math, public policy, or anything in between, North 116 Flats is designed to set you up for success. Many of the most popular colleges at UMass Amherst are concentrated in central academic districts, which are easily accessible from North 116 Flats. The following popular majors are easily accommodated by our UMass off-campus housing community.
The Isenberg School of Management is just a 9-minute drive from our property. This close distance, combined with our vibrant community and student-oriented amenities, make attending classes and forming connections easy from our student apartments.
The Robert and Donna Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences is only an 8-minute drive from our property. Our on-site computer lab is particularly helpful for students in this field of study, whether you need to test your latest project on a new operating system or need a last-minute way to submit assignments throughout the week.
The Daniel J. Riccio Jr. College of Engineering is an 8-minute drive from our property.
UMass’s Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is just an 8-minute drive from North 116 Flats. Residents can use the community’s study spaces for reading, research assignments, and exam preparation before returning home to unwind.
The Department of Biology, housed primarily in the Morrill Science Center, is only an 8-minute drive from our property. This section of campus is also close to the Natural History Collections and various undergraduate/graduate research facilities and programs.
The Elaine Marieb College of Nursing is also an 8-minute drive away. Back at home, our apartments offer features like comfortable furniture and in-unit laundry that work to make nursing students’ lives easier, even through early morning clinicals and late-night shifts.
The UMass Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences is a 7-minute drive from North 116 Flats, and is surrounded by some of UMass’s most popular libraries and common spaces that students tend to spend time at.
The Department of Communication is 7 minutes away from North 116 Flats by car. This close distance, plus our community’s varied set of student-oriented amenities, make our apartments perfect for students in this major.
The Department of Political Science is a 10-minute drive away, just a short walk from the nearby W.E.B. Du Bois Library and the UMass Student Union.
The Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management is 9 minutes away by car, close to the Mahar Auditorium and surrounded by campus parking areas.
The Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management is a 9-minute drive away, located conveniently close to home, the campus gym, and several UMass athletic fields and resources.
The College of Natural Sciences is an 8-minute drive from North 116 Flats. What’s more, several conservation areas, parks, and natural research areas are nearby, so there is never a shortage of academic opportunities within driving distance.
A Home Made Just for You
With a variety of floor plans to choose from and lots of options for how to spend your free time, both at home and nearby, it’s no wonder North 116 Flats is home to such a wide range of UMass majors. If you are curious about how our student apartments near UMass could work for your lifestyle, contact our office to schedule a personalized tour today!
