Average Rent in Belmont, MA

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Current Versus Historical Belmont, MA Rents

Belmont rentals average $2,250 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,225, or roughly $30 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially 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 decreased by $400 (-16.67%) year-over-year from $2,400 to $2,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $40 (1.40%) year-over-year from $2,860 to $2,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $8 (-0.25%) year-over-year from $3,333 to $3,325. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $150 (-2.73%) year-over-year from $5,500 to $5,350. 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 down by 11.76% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.16% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.87% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$38.56	$2,000	$2,400 (-16.67%)	$2,200 (-9.09%)
2 BR	$30.22	$2,900	$2,860 (1.40%)	$2,824 (2.69%)
3 BR	$30.66	$3,325	$3,333 (-0.25%)	$3,850 (-13.64%)
4+ BR	$28.59	$5,350	$5,500 (-2.73%)	$4,333 (23.47%)

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 $3,400 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 $2,793, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Belmont, MA is Lexington, MA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,800 per month.

Let's compare Belmont, MA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 7.78% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Belmont, MA are about 3.45% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.79% 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	$2,750	$2,793
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,188	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,600	$3,525
Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,775	$3,900	$3,600
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,425	$3,000	$3,800
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,150	$3,325	$4,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Belmont

There are a total of 18 neighborhoods in or near Belmont. Some of these neighborhoods include Commonwealth, South Side, and St. Elizabeth's. We've included all of these top 18 neighborhoods in or near Belmont, MA in the following table.

The average rent for these 18 neighborhoods in or near Belmont, MA is currently around $3,200 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,200. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Belmont's average rent, which is actually $3,225. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Belmont, Commonwealth has the most affordable average rent at $2,700 per month. Whereas, at $3,806 average rent per month, East Cambridge 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	$2,250	$2,700	$2,700
South Side, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,700	$2,720
St. Elizabeth's, Boston, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$3,050	$2,800
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,225	$2,700	$3,800	$2,895
Watertown West End, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,700	$2,800	$2,900
East Watertown, Watertown Town, MA	N/A	$2,448	$2,950	$3,000
Oak Square, Boston, MA	$2,363	$2,375	$2,850	$3,100
East Somerville, Somerville, MA	$2,450	$2,500	$2,995	$3,163
North Allston, Boston, MA	N/A	$2,825	$3,050	$3,200
Newton Corner, Newton, MA	$2,805	$2,975	$2,800	$3,200
Mission Hill, Boston, MA	$1,750	$2,600	$2,925	$3,238
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$2,125	$2,850	$3,425	$3,300
Neighborhood Nine, Cambridge, MA	$2,375	$2,825	$3,600	$3,350
Washington Square, Brookline, MA	$2,225	$2,700	$3,400	$3,400
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,498	$3,325	$4,850	$3,400
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,200	$2,600	$3,675	$3,400
South Medford, Medford, MA	N/A	$2,150	$2,975	$3,550
East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA	$3,215	$3,400	$4,075	$3,806

Top Counties Near Belmont

There are a total of 10 counties located by Belmont, MA. Some of these counties include Waltham, MA, Watertown Town, MA, and Arlington, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,313. That's roughly around $32 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 $2,793. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Lexington, MA is the most expensive county by Belmont, MA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Belmont, MA is 5.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Belmont, MA is 1.72% 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	$2,750	$2,793
Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
Arlington, MA	$1,950	$2,300	$2,900	$3,200
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
Belmont, MA	N/A	$2,250	$2,900	$3,225
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,600	$3,188	$3,400
Cambridge, MA	$2,450	$2,950	$3,600	$3,525
Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,775	$3,900	$3,600
Newton, MA	N/A	$2,425	$3,000	$3,800
Lexington, MA	N/A	$2,150	$3,325	$4,800

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 $3,275. A total of 5 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 02453, Waltham, MA at $2,883 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,900 per month is 02120, Boston, MA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,238. 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 $2,750 per month. Or in other words, $50 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,475 per month. Which comes out to $43 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	$2,000	$2,363	$2,800	$2,900
02215, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,900	$2,900
02155, Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,225	$2,900	$3,200
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,715	$2,600	$2,800	$3,000
02138, Cambridge, MA	$2,500	$2,800	$3,600	$3,448
02116, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,400	$5,500	$3,650
02453, Waltham, MA	$1,800	$2,350	$2,780	$2,883
02115, Boston, MA	$2,400	$3,000	$4,013	$3,275
02143, Somerville, MA	$2,750	$2,750	$3,475	$3,500
02140, Cambridge, MA	$2,238	$2,700	$3,560	$3,500

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 $3,225. 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 $2,250 and an average price per square feet of $38.56. 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 $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $30.22. There are a total of 26 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 -0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Belmont, MA?

A reasonable rent price in Belmont, MA is around $2,580/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.