Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 5, 2026
Average rent in
Belmont, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Belmont, MA rent slipped 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Renters today are paying $121 less per month on average than last year, continuing a cooldown from the $3,300/month peak two years ago.
Compared to national trends
Belmont rents run 43.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing Belmont, MA in the higher-cost tier among U.S. metros with limited total rentals at 55.
Price ranges
Studios in Belmont run around $2,338/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,300/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,850/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $5,600/month. Houses rent at a median of $5,200/month, while apartments sit at $2,800/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Belmont Hill saw rents fall 58.4% year over year to $3,745/month across 11 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide cooldown of 3.5%, marking a sharp drop in this neighborhood's market.
Median rent
Median rent in Belmont
$2,800/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Belmont is $2,800 per month as of July 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Belmont
55
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Belmont rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Belmont, MA
Average rent prices in Belmont have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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, MA
Rent prices in Belmont vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Belmont is $2,800, whereas a house costs $5,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Belmont run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,337 |  4% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,300 | 7% | 20% | |
2 bedroom | $2,850 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,700 | 3% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $5,600 | No Change | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belmont Center | $2,900 | |
Belmont Hill | $3,745 | |
Cushing Square | $2,795 | |
Waverley Square | $2,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,962 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,200 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,337
Last 30 days
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Belmont Center
Average rent
$2,900
Cushing Square
Average rent
$2,795
Waverley Square
Average rent
$2,750
Belmont Hill
Average rent
$3,745
Apartments
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,962
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$5,200
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Belmont, MA, 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, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Belmont and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Belmont
44%higher than the national median
44%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Belmont, MA is 1% lower than the median rent in Arlington, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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18%$2,429
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14%$3,400
9%$2,195
6%$2,600
2%$3,242
6%$3,032
8%$2,902
1%$2,975
7%$3,631
28%$2,855
33%Discover rentals in Belmont, MA
5d+ ago
Belmont Center apartment for rent in Belmont
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Waverley Square apartment for rent in Belmont
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Waverley Square apartment for rent in Belmont
4 beds
2 baths
$2,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Cushing Square apartment for rent in Belmont
77 Thingvalla Ave #75, Belmont, MA 02478
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Belmont Hill apartment for rent in Belmont
5 beds
3.5 baths
$9,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Belmont Hill house for rent in Belmont
52 Rayburn Rd #1, Belmont, MA 02478
4 beds
2.5 baths
$7,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Cushing Square apartment for rent in Belmont
3 beds
3 baths
$5,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
375 Acorn Park Dr, Belmont, MA 02478
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,745–$4,960
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
55 Hill Rd #410, Belmont, MA 02478
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 8
5d+ ago
Verified
55 Hill Rd #504, Belmont, MA 02478
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 8
5d+ ago
Verified
49 Hill Rd #41, Belmont, MA 02478
2 beds
2 baths
$2,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 8
5d+ ago
Verified
53 Hill Rd #705, Belmont, MA 02478
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 8
5d+ ago
Verified
53 Hill Rd #312, Belmont, MA 02478
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 25
5d+ ago
Verified
49 Hill Rd #28, Belmont, MA 02478
2 beds
2 baths
$2,850
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 8
5d+ ago
Verified
51 Hill Rd #406, Belmont, MA 02478
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 25
5d+ ago
Verified
42 Wilson Ave, Belmont, MA 02478
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 15
2d ago
Cushing Square apartment for rent in Belmont
1 bed
1 bath
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
3d ago
375 Acorn Park Dr, Belmont, MA 02478
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,745–$4,960
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cushing Square condo for rent in Belmont
386 Common St #12, Belmont, MA 02478
Studio
1 bath
$2,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Waverley Square apartment for rent in Belmont
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
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Frequently asked questions for Belmont, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Belmont rental market.
How much is rent in Belmont?
The average rent in Belmont is $2,800 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Belmont?
Average rent prices in Belmont have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Belmont rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Belmont is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Belmont?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Belmont are Waverley Square ($2,750/mo), Cushing Square ($2,795/mo), and Belmont Center ($2,900/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Belmont?
To comfortably afford rent in Belmont, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Belmont?
One-bedroom apartments in Belmont averaged around $2,400 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $2,800 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across Belmont's rental inventory.
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).