Average Rent in Belmont, MA

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Current Versus Historical Belmont, MA Rents

Belmont rentals average $2,500 for a 1-bedroom rental to $6,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,500, or roughly $32 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $2,815 to $2,815. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $200 (8.70%) year-over-year from $2,300 to $2,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $4 (-0.14%) year-over-year from $2,992 to $2,988. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (0.93%) year-over-year from $3,567 to $3,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,283 (23.26%) year-over-year from $5,517 to $6,800. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.38% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.38% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.90% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.51% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$35.21	$2,500	$2,300 (8.70%)	$2,200 (13.64%)
2 BR	$32.13	$2,988	$2,992 (-0.14%)	$2,717 (9.97%)
3 BR	$33.23	$3,600	$3,567 (0.93%)	$3,867 (-6.90%)
4+ BR	$31.38	$6,800	$5,517 (23.26%)	$5,350 (27.11%)

Historical Rents in Belmont, MA

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Top Cities Near Belmont

There are a total of 9 cities nearby Belmont. The average rent in Belmont is currently $3,540 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waltham, MA, with an average rent of $3,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Belmont, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,000 per month.

Let's compare Belmont, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in Belmont, MA are about 3.33% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.28% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 9 cities near Belmont, MA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,900	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$2,200	$2,500	$3,000	$3,200
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,540
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$3,100	$4,150
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,400	$5,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Belmont

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near Belmont. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, St. Elizabeth's, and South Side. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near Belmont, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near Belmont, MA is currently around $3,400 per month. A total of 15 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,400. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Belmont's average rent, which is actually $3,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Belmont, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $2,898 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Cambridgeport is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Belmont. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,900	$2,898
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,450	$3,100	$3,000
South Side, Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,665	$3,000	$3,080
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,875	$2,800	$3,100
Bank Square, Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,772	$3,447	$3,100
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,675	$3,150	$3,100
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,820	$3,993	$3,195
Brookline Village, Brookline, MA	$2,425	$2,950	$3,500	$3,200
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,575	$3,300
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,373	$3,050	$3,325
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,488	$2,500	$3,000	$3,350
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$4,700	$3,400
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,100	$3,120	$3,950	$3,400
Ten Hills, Somerville, MA	$1,750	$2,650	$3,250	$3,475
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,000	$2,600	$3,050	$3,500
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,400	$2,900	$3,900	$3,600
North Allston, Boston, MA	$2,550	$3,000	$4,000	$3,600
Highland Park, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,800	$3,000	$3,600
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,900	$3,000	$3,675
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,775	$2,600	$3,500	$3,700
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,275	$3,350	$4,222	$3,800
Riverside, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,125	$3,900	$3,840
Wellington - Harrington, Cambridge, MA	$2,250	$2,550	$3,325	$3,900
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$1,995	$3,000	$3,800	$3,950
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, MA	N/A	$2,900	$4,175	$4,500

Top Counties Near Belmont

There are a total of 10 counties located by Belmont, MA. Some of these counties include Waltham, MA, Arlington, MA, and Watertown Town, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,520. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Waltham, MA. Its average rent per month is $3,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,000, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Belmont, MA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Belmont, MA is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Belmont, MA is 1.67% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,300	$2,900	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$2,200	$2,500	$3,000	$3,200
Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$3,500
Somerville, MA	$2,275	$2,700	$3,300	$3,540
Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Brookline, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$3,900	$3,800
Newton, MA	$1,975	$2,500	$3,100	$4,150
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,500	$3,400	$5,000

Top Zipcodes Near Belmont

There are a total of 11 zipcodes in or near Belmont, MA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 6 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02135, Boston, MA at $3,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,425 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,100. That's at least $65 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Belmont, MA is $2,650 per month. Or in other words, $54 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,600 per month. Which comes out to $45 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Belmont, MA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,450	$2,950	$3,100
02215, Boston, MA	$2,295	$2,850	$4,000	$3,200
02155, Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,350	$3,000	$3,300
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,000	$2,398	$3,000	$3,200
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,913	$3,800	$3,600
02116, Boston, MA	$2,650	$3,500	$5,300	$3,550
02453, Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,636	$3,000	$3,175
02115, Boston, MA	$2,548	$2,900	$4,038	$3,200
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,388	$2,600	$3,550	$3,700
02140, Cambridge, MA	$1,200	$2,650	$3,600	$3,565

Frequently Asked Questions - Belmont Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Belmont, MA?

The average monthly rental price for Belmont, MA apartments for rent is approximately $3,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Belmont, MA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Belmont, MA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Belmont, MA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $35.21. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Belmont.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Belmont, MA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $32.13. There are a total of 28 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Belmont.

How have rent prices in Belmont, MA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Belmont, MA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Belmont, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Belmont, MA is around $2,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.