Last updated on August 21, 2026

Average rent in
Belton, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Belton rent stands today

    Belton, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,595/month. The market shows no meaningful change in rents compared to last year.

  • Belton is 17.1% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median. The city has 97 total rentals and a smaller rental market size.

  • Price ranges

    Belton's rent varies by bedroom: studios at $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,188/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,335/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,648/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,150/month. This range shows the diversity of rental options by unit size.

Median rent

Median rent in Belton

$1,595/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Belton is $1,595 per month as of August 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $330 less per month.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Belton

97

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Belton rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 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 Belton, TX

Rent prices in Belton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Belton is $1,237, whereas a house costs $1,845. 1-bedroom apartments in Belton run $999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

12%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,187

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,335

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,647

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,150

4%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,187

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,335

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,647

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

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$1,595
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,559
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Belton, TX is 2% higher 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

705 W Avenue D - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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

3d ago

7.9

Very good

Wall Street Apartments

1402 S Wall St, Belton, TX 76513

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

255 E 5th Ave #MT322 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Belton

2 beds

1 bath

$1,060

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 8

255 E 5th Ave #MT123 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Belton

Midtown Apartments

255 E 5th Ave #MT123, Belton, TX 76513

2 beds

1 bath

$1,060

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

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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 $1,595 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Belton?

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

How does Belton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Belton is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $330 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 $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December offers the best rental deals in Belton, with rents running about 9.5% lower than January, which sees the highest prices of the year. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious 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).

Apartments for rent in Belton