Last updated on July 6, 2026

Average rent in
Belton, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Belton, TX rent slipped 7.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,450/month. Renters today are paying roughly the same as last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat despite the year-over-year decline.

  • Belton sits 25.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 110 total rentals available across the city.

  • Price ranges

    In Belton, studios and 2-bedrooms both run around $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,295/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,495/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,300/month. Houses rent higher at a median of $1,812/month compared to apartments at $1,250/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Belton

$1,450/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Belton is $1,450 per month as of July 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$1.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Belton

110

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Belton rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Belton, TX

Average rent prices in Belton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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, TX

Rent prices in Belton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Belton is $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,812. 1-bedroom apartments in Belton run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

No Change

10%

1 bedroom

$1,295

2%

16%

2 bedroom

$1,250

5%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,495

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,300

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

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

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

Belton

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,595
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Belton, TX is 9% lower than the median rent in Austin, TX.

Cost of living in Belton, TX

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services11% lower
Groceries8% lower
Health6% higher
Housing35% lower
Transportation7% higher
Utilities33% higher

Discover rentals in Belton, TX

3401 Briana Dr #54 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Belton

3401 BRIANA DR LOT 54 | 2BR/2BA | BELTON

3401 Briana Dr #54, Belton, TX 76513

2 beds

2 baths

$750

House for rent

Available Jun 30

705 W Avenue D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

705 W Avenue D

705 W Avenue D, Belton, TX 76513

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Wall Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Wall Street Apartments

1402 S Wall St, Belton, TX 76513

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

1633 Kelly Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Belton

1633 Kelly Dr, Belton

1633 Kelly Dr, Belton, TX 76513

2 beds

1 bath

$950

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Belton, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Belton rental market.

How much is rent in Belton?

The average rent in Belton is $1,450 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Belton?

Average rent prices in Belton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Belton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Belton is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Belton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units also average around $1,200 monthly. Both bedroom types offer the same price point in the current market.

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