Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Belmont, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Belmont

$3,097/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Belmont is $3,097 per month as of October 2026. This is 63% above the national average rent, or $1,197 more per month.

$4.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Belmont

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Belmont rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $3,000, whereas a house costs $6,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Belmont run $2,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,907.

Listings

Studio

$2,705

7%

8%

1 bedroom

$2,995

1%

17%

2 bedroom

$4,035

10%

14%

3 bedroom

$6,000

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$6,950

59%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,705

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,035

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,950

Last 30 days

59%

Last year

1%

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

Median rent price$3,097
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,505
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Belmont, CA is 12% lower than the median rent in Brisbane, CA.

Discover rentals in Belmont, CA

Village Court - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Village Court

2200 Village Ct, Belmont, CA 94002

2 beds

1 bath

$2,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2301 Carlmont Drive - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.8

Very good

2301 Carlmont Drive

2301 Carlmont Dr, Belmont, CA 94002

2 beds

1 bath

$3,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1000 South Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

1000 South Rd

1000 South Rd, Belmont, CA 94002

2 beds

1 bath

$3,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1621  6th Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.3

Very good

1621 6th Avenue

1621 Sixth Ave, Belmont, CA 94002

2 beds

1 bath

$3,450

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $3,097 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Belmont?

Average rent prices in Belmont have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Belmont rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Belmont is 63% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,197 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Belmont?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Belmont are Western Hills ($3,395/mo), Central ($3,400/mo), and Sterling Downs ($3,530/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Belmont?

To comfortably afford rent in Belmont, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/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).

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