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Belmont, NC

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Southern charm and welcoming neighbors define this community

Quaint Suburban Riverside Local Restaurants College Family-Friendly Parks Convenient

Belmont, North Carolina is a peaceful suburb 14 miles west of Charlotte and just seven miles from the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. Belmont houses the gorgeous campus of Belmont Abbey College, bringing a college town feel to the city. Gaston County Schools offers a variety of public schools to Belmont residents: Belmont Central Elementary School, Belmont Middle School, and more.

With popular conveniences like Walgreens, Chick-Fil-A, and Walmart, Belmont is an amenity-filled suburbia. Local restaurants thrive in Belmont with a wonderful variety to choose from along Main Street. Owned by the father of the former famous band, the Jonas Brothers, and created in his mother’s honor, Nellie’s Southern Kitchen is a town favorite. Southern hospitality, fresh ingredients, and classic Southern fare are their specialties. Enjoy a night out or watch the game at a popular sports tavern with homemade American classics, draft brews, and a welcoming atmosphere at Glenway Premium Pub.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Belmont, NC is $1,282 for a studio, $1,454 for one bedroom, $1,644 for two bedrooms, and $1,888 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Belmont has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,454/month
749 Sq Ft
House
$2,454/month
1,719 Sq Ft
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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

26

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

North Belmont Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

327 Students

9
out of 10

Catawba Heights Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

259 Students

6
out of 10

Belmont Central Elementary

Public

Grades 2-5

689 Students

5
out of 10

J B Page Primary School

Public

Grades PK-1

339 Students

Rating Unavailable

Belmont Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

742 Students

5
out of 10

South Point High

Public

Grades 9-12

955 Students

8
out of 10

Stuart W Cramer High

Public

Grades 9-12

964 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • E-Corps Expeditions Inc.
  • Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
  • Schiele Museum of Natural History
  • McDowell Nature Center and Preserve

Airports

  • Charlotte/Douglas International
  • Concord-Padgett Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.