Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Belton, MO

Median rent

Median rent in Belton

$1,625/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Belton is $1,625 per month as of July 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $320 less per month.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Belton

43

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Belton rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Belton, MO

Average rent prices in Belton have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 Belton, MO

Rent prices in Belton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Belton is $1,385, whereas a house costs $1,955. 1-bedroom apartments in Belton run $1,129 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$808

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

$1,114

3%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,275

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,799

4%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,365

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$808

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,114

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,799

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,365

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Belton, MO, 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 Belton, MO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Belton and Blue Springs by all bedroom counts and property types.

Belton

Median rent price$1,625
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Belton, MO is 4% lower than the median rent in Blue Springs, MO.

Discover rentals in Belton, MO

308 E Walnut St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

308 E Walnut St

308 E Walnut St, Belton, MO 64012

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Belton Crossing Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Belton Crossing Apartments

108 E Hargis St, Belton, MO 64012

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

102 E Sunrise Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Belton

2 beds

1 bath

$925

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 25

Belton Heights - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

Apartment for rent in Belton

Belton Heights

1109 N Scott Ave, Belton, MO 64012

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Belton, MO

Quick answers to common questions about the Belton rental market.

How much is rent in Belton?

The average rent in Belton is $1,625 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Belton?

Average rent prices in Belton have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Belton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Belton is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $320 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Belton?

To comfortably afford rent in Belton, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Belton?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Belton average around $1,290/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,380/month, both relatively stable year over year.

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).

Apartments for rent in Belton