Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Belmont, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Belmont
$4,077/mo
28%vs previous year
The average rent in Belmont is $4,077 per month as of September 2026. This is 115% above the national average rent, or $2,177 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Belmont
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Belmont rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Belmont, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Belmont, CA
Average rent prices in Belmont have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 28% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Belmont, CA
Rent prices in Belmont vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Belmont is $2,872, whereas a house costs $6,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Belmont run $2,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,740 | 4% | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $3,517 |  1% | 25% | |
2 bedroom | $4,088 | 6% | 33% | |
3 bedroom | $5,500 | 12% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $7,195 | 7% | 27% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belmont Heights | $3,995 | |
Central | $4,059 | |
Cipriani | $4,058 | |
Downtown Belmont | $3,800 | |
East Belmont | $4,060 | |
Homeview | $3,895 | |
Mcdougal | $4,426 | |
Plateau Skymont | $3,628 | |
Sterling Downs | $4,100 | |
Western Hills | $4,037 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,872 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $5,100 | 6% | - | |
Houses | $6,400 | 25% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,740
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,517
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,088
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
33%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,500
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,195
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
27%
Western Hills
Average rent
$4,037
Sterling Downs
Average rent
$4,100
Homeview
Average rent
$3,895
Central
Average rent
$4,059
Downtown Belmont
Average rent
$3,800
Mcdougal
Average rent
$4,426
Belmont Heights
Average rent
$3,995
Cipriani
Average rent
$4,058
Plateau Skymont
Average rent
$3,628
East Belmont
Average rent
$4,060
Apartments
Average rent
$2,872
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$5,100
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$6,400
Last 30 days
25%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Belmont, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Belmont, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Belmont and Brisbane by all bedroom counts and property types.
Belmont
115%higher than the national median
93%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Belmont, CA is 11% higher than the median rent in Brisbane, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,675
15%$2,675
2%$3,130
6%$4,420
139%$4,197
13%$4,400
30%$4,040
26%$4,167
4%$3,897
37%$2,937
2%$3,661
5%$4,030
Discover rentals in Belmont, CA
2d ago
621 Wessex Way, Belmont, CA 94002
2 beds
1 bath
$3,250
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1608 Fifth Ave, Belmont, CA 94002
2 beds
2 baths
$3,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2311 Carlmont Dr, Belmont, CA 94002
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Apartment for rent
21h ago
420 Wessex Way, Belmont, CA 94002
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,380
$3,490
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central apartment for rent in Belmont
921 Hill St, Belmont, CA 94002
1 bed
1 bath
$2,850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Sterling Downs apartment for rent in Belmont
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2101 Carlmont Dr, Belmont, CA 94002
2 beds
2 baths
$4,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,380
$3,490
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1016 Continentals Way, Belmont, CA 94002
2 beds
2 baths
$3,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,380
$3,490
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2311 Carlmont Dr, Belmont, CA 94002
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1608 Fifth Ave, Belmont, CA 94002
2 beds
2 baths
$3,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$4,380
$3,490
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2311 Carlmont Dr, Belmont, CA 94002
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central apartment for rent in Belmont
921 Hill St, Belmont, CA 94002
1 bed
1 bath
$2,850
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Belmont, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Belmont rental market.
How much is rent in Belmont?
The average rent in Belmont is $4,077 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Belmont?
Average rent prices in Belmont have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 28% since last year.
How does Belmont rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Belmont is 115% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,177 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Belmont?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Belmont are Plateau Skymont ($3,628/mo), Downtown Belmont ($3,800/mo), and Homeview ($3,895/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Belmont?
To comfortably afford rent in Belmont, you'd need to earn approximately $163,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Belmont?
Based on historical patterns, December typically offers the least competitive rental conditions in Belmont, while January and May see higher demand. October historically shows the highest rents and April the lowest, with about a 9% seasonal difference.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).