Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 19, 2026

Average rent in
Belmont, MA

Last updated on February 19, 2026

Last updated on February 19, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Belmont, MA is $2,975. This is +57%, or $1,075, higher than the national average.

$2.38

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,975

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

52

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Belmont, MA is $2,975. This is +57%, or $1,075, higher than the national average.

$2.38

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
61%
34%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

64%
36%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Belmont, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Belmont, MA have increased by 5% in the last month and have decreased by 1% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Belmont, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Belmont, MA is $2,975. A 1-bedroom apartment in Belmont, MA costs about $3,395 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,975. Houses for rent in Belmont, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,475.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,678

14%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,975

4%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,700

4%

6%

4 bedroom

$5,500

14%

37%

Studio

$2,350

7%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,678

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

37%

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.

Compare rent prices in Belmont, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Belmont, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arlington, MA.

Belmont

Median rent price$2,975
increased by57%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,599
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Belmont, MA is 14% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.

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65 Walnut Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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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.

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71 Oxford Ave #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cushing Square condo for rent in Belmont

71 Oxford Ave #8, Belmont, MA 02138

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Condo for rent

Available Mar 1

42 Wilson Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Waverley Square apartment for rent in Belmont

3 beds

1 bath

$2,700

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Available Feb 1

123 Hammond Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cushing Square apartment for rent in Belmont

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

162 Beech St - Photo 1 of 1

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

17 Oxford Cir #17 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cushing Square apartment for rent in Belmont

2 beds

1 bath

$2,795

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

17 Oxford Cir #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cushing Square apartment for rent in Belmont

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