Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 21, 2026
Average rent in
Belmont, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Belmont
$2,900/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Belmont is $2,900 per month as of August 2026. This is 51% above the national average rent, or $975 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Belmont
37
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Belmont rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Belmont, MA
Average rent prices in Belmont have remained the same 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 $2,900, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Belmont run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,764 |  16% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,900 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,575 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,600 | 1% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belmont Center | $2,900 | |
Belmont Hill | $3,350 | |
Cushing Square | $2,747 | |
Waverley Square | $2,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,900 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,700 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,000 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,764
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,575
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
Cushing Square
Average rent
$2,747
Waverley Square
Average rent
$2,750
Belmont Center
Average rent
$2,900
Belmont Hill
Average rent
$3,350
Apartments
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
4%
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
51%higher than the national median
56%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Belmont, MA is 3% lower than the median rent in Arlington, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,000
17%$2,392
8%$2,890
10%$3,321
6%$2,325
8%$2,789
$3,175
3%$2,995
2%$2,930
3%$2,950
1%$4,415
13%$3,100
62%Discover rentals in Belmont, MA
5d+ ago
Cushing Square 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
Available Sep 1
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
Cushing Square apartment for rent in Belmont
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Verified
57 Sycamore St #57, Belmont, MA 02478
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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
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
2d ago
Cushing Square apartment for rent in Belmont
3 beds
3 baths
$4,995
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
19h ago
375 Acorn Park Dr, Belmont, MA 02478
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,020–$5,425
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 apartment for rent in Belmont
2 beds
1 bath
$3,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
19h ago
375 Acorn Park Dr, Belmont, MA 02478
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,020–$5,425
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
Cushing Square apartment for rent in Belmont
215 Belmont St #3, Belmont, MA 02478
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
$3,000
Price drop
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 Oct 1
5d+ ago
Cushing Square 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
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Waverley Square apartment for rent in Belmont
27 Grant Ave #1, Belmont, MA 02478
2 beds
2 baths
$3,050
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
57 Sycamore St #57, Belmont, MA 02478
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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Verified
44 Wilson Ave #1, Belmont, MA 02478
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 6
19h ago
375 Acorn Park Dr, Belmont, MA 02478
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,020–$5,425
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 apartment for rent in Belmont
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
57 Sycamore St #57, Belmont, MA 02478
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.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Verified
44 Wilson Ave #1, Belmont, MA 02478
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 6
1d ago
Cushing Square apartment for rent in Belmont
215 Belmont St #3, Belmont, MA 02478
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
$3,000
Price drop
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 Oct 1
1d ago
Waverley Square apartment for rent in Belmont
13 Bridgham Ave #2, Belmont, MA 02472
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
$3,400
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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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 $2,900 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Belmont?
Average rent prices in Belmont have remained the same 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 51% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $975 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Belmont?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Belmont are Cushing Square ($2,747/mo), Waverley Square ($2,750/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 $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Belmont?
April offers the lowest rents in Belmont, running about 9% below July's peak prices. November is the least competitive month with lower demand, while June sees the highest competition among renters.
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).