Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 21, 2026
Average rent in
Belmont, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 21, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Belmont rent stands today
Belmont, MA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,900/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, following a decline from the peak of $3,300/month in July 2024.
Compared to national trends
Belmont rents run 48.8% more expensive than the $1,949/month national median, placing it among pricier metro areas with a limited total rental inventory of 63 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Belmont sit at $2,569/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,350/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,900/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $6,400/month. The 2-bedroom segment makes up over half of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Belmont
$2,900/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Belmont is $2,900 per month as of May 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $951 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Belmont
63
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 remained the same 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 $4,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Belmont run $2,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,569 |  4% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $2,350 |  2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,900 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,800 | 25% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $6,400 | 25% | 55% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belmont Center | $2,900 | |
Belmont Hill | $3,500 | |
Cushing Square | $2,795 | |
Waverley Square | $2,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,900 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,775 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,600 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,569
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,400
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
55%
Belmont Center
Average rent
$2,900
Cushing Square
Average rent
$2,795
Waverley Square
Average rent
$2,700
Belmont Hill
Average rent
$3,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,775
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$4,600
Last 30 days
11%
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
49%higher than the national median
41%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Belmont, MA is 5% higher than the median rent in Arlington, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,750
14%$2,605
5%$2,970
2%$3,400
14%$2,300
12%$2,600
10%$3,130
1%$2,960
1%$2,820
4%$2,922
3%$4,000
13%$3,006
59%Discover rentals in Belmont, MA
5d+ ago
Waverley Square apartment for rent in Belmont
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 21
2d ago
Waverley Square apartment for rent in Belmont
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Verified
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
Belmont Hill house for rent in Belmont
52 Rayburn Rd #1, Belmont, MA 02478
4 beds
2.5 baths
$8,200
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
5d+ ago
Cushing Square apartment for rent in Belmont
35 Trapelo Rd #1, Belmont, MA 02478
3 beds
3 baths
$5,300
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 Jul 1
5d+ ago
375 Acorn Park Dr, Belmont, MA 02478
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,870–$5,330
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
6h 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
6h 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
6h 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
6h ago
Verified
55 Hill Rd #304, Belmont, MA 02478
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 25
6h 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
6h ago
Verified
55 Hill Rd #304, Belmont, MA 02478
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 25
6h ago
Verified
55 Hill Rd #602, 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
6h ago
Verified
53 Hill Rd #512, 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
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
Waverley Square apartment for rent in Belmont
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
375 Acorn Park Dr, Belmont, MA 02478
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,870–$5,330
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
5d+ ago
Waverley Square apartment for rent in Belmont
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 21
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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 May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Belmont?
Average rent prices in Belmont have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Belmont rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Belmont is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $951 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Belmont?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Belmont are Waverley Square ($2,700/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 $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?
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).