Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 25, 2026
Average rent in
Belmont, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Belmont
$1,795/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Belmont is $1,795 per month as of October 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $105 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Belmont
42
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Belmont rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Belmont, NC
Average rent prices in Belmont have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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, NC
Rent prices in Belmont vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Belmont is $1,525, whereas a house costs $2,122. 1-bedroom apartments in Belmont run $1,328 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,200 | No Change | 120% | |
1 bedroom | $1,255 | 2% | 25% | |
2 bedroom | $1,697 | 5% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,055 | 5% |  2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,872 | 2% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Harbor House | $1,731 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,525 | 1% | 6% | |
Houses | $2,122 | 10% | 6% | |
Rooms | $800 | 16% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,200
Last year
120%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,255
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,697
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,055
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,872
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Harbor House
Average rent
$1,731
Apartments
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,122
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
16%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Belmont, NC, 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, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Belmont and Bessemer City by all bedroom counts and property types.
Belmont
6%lower than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Belmont, NC is 38% higher than the median rent in Bessemer City, NC.
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16%Discover rentals in Belmont, NC
4d ago
1200 River Dr, Belmont, NC 28012
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,040–$1,550
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Belmont
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Belmont
409 Hawley Ave #15, Belmont, NC 28012
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,195
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Belmont
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Belmont
6032 Headlands Ct, Belmont, NC 28012
5 beds
4.5 baths
$8,000
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.House for rent
1d ago
Verified
63 Caldwell Dr, Belmont, NC 28012
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,436
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Belmont
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,150
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.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
199 Belmont Mount Holly Rd, Belmont, NC 28012
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,216–$1,879
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
63 Caldwell Dr, Belmont, NC 28012
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,436
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
199 Belmont Mount Holly Rd, Belmont, NC 28012
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,216–$1,879
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
307 Forest Ln, Belmont, NC 28012
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425–$1,525
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Belmont
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
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.House for rent
Available Oct 15
1d ago
Verified
63 Caldwell Dr, Belmont, NC 28012
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,436
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
199 Belmont Mount Holly Rd, Belmont, NC 28012
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,216–$1,879
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,410
Price dropped $245Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 14
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,845
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Dec 4
1d ago
Verified
63 Caldwell Dr, Belmont, NC 28012
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,595–$2,436
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
199 Belmont Mount Holly Rd, Belmont, NC 28012
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,216–$1,879
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
307 Forest Ln, Belmont, NC 28012
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425–$1,525
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
404 Belmont Mount Holly Rd, Belmont, NC 28012
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425–$1,600
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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Belmont, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Belmont rental market.
How much is rent in Belmont?
The average rent in Belmont is $1,795 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Belmont?
Average rent prices in Belmont have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Belmont rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Belmont is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $105 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Belmont?
To comfortably afford rent in Belmont, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Belmont?
October and December offer the best rental deals in Belmont, with October seeing the lowest prices of the year. These months have reduced competition from other renters, while April represents the most expensive and competitive time to search.
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).