Last updated on May 22, 2026

Average rent in
Belton, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Belton, TX rent slipped 6.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,495/month. Renters today are paying $32 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.

  • Belton is 23.3% more affordable than the $1,949/month national median, with 110 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Belton, studios and 2-bedrooms run around $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,050/month. The studio median of $1,250/month is notable given its positive year-over-year drift.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Belton rose 4.2% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 6.3%. This segment's increase contrasts with the overall market trend and shows a unique local dynamic.

Median rent

Median rent in Belton

$1,495/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Belton is $1,495 per month as of May 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $454 less per month.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Belton

110

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 6% 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 $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Belton run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,250

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,600

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,050

2%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

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$1,495
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,847
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Belton, TX is 19% 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 & Services10% lower
Groceries6% lower
Health7% higher
Housing32% lower
Transportation8% higher
Utilities51% higher

Discover rentals in Belton, TX

705 W Avenue D - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.3

Very good

705 W Avenue D

705 W Avenue D, Belton, TX 76513

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

234B W 7th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Belton

2 beds

1 bath

$855

Condo for rent

Available Apr 20

1626 Kelly Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

House for rent in Belton

1626 Kelly Dr Belton

1626 Kelly Dr, Belton, TX 76513

2 beds

1 bath

$895

House for rent

Wall Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

Wall Street Apartments

1402 S Wall St, Belton, TX 76513

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment 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 $1,495 per month as of May 16, 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 6% since last year.

How does Belton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Belton is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $454 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 $60,000/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