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Belton, MO

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Timeless style in the suburbs of Kansas City

Suburb Commuter Interstate Golf

Belton is a small town in the suburbs, located about twenty miles down Interstate 49 from Kansas City. The city revolves around a compact Downtown district, which features an eclectic blend of specialty shops, cafes, and other small businesses within the historic Main Street storefronts.

Locals enjoy numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation without going far, ranging from the Creekmoor Golf Course to the Belton Skatepark at Wallace Park. While the close proximity to Kansas City makes Belton a popular choice for commuters, the city itself hosts a thriving local economy, with a large and diverse collective of in-town employers like the Quick Trip distribution center.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Belton, MO is $991 for a studio, $1,179 for one bedroom, $1,297 for two bedrooms, and $1,609 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Belton has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,179/month
750 Sq Ft
House
$2,146/month
1,672 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

37

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

Hillcrest STEAM Academy

Public

Grades K-6

474 Students

7
out of 10

Cambridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

423 Students

6
out of 10

Gladden Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

382 Students

6
out of 10

Mill Creek Upper Elementary

Public

Grades 5-6

484 Students

5
out of 10

Kentucky Trail Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

325 Students

4
out of 10

Belton Middle School/Freshman Center

Public

Grades 7-8

639 Students

4
out of 10

BOSCO

Public

Grades K-12

Rating Unavailable

Belton High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,374 Students

4
out of 10

BOSCO

Public

Grades K-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Belton, Grandview & Kansas City Railroad
  • Ironwoods Park - Prairie Oak Nature Center
  • Longview Lake Park
  • Overland Park Arboretum
  • Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead

Military Bases

Airports

  • Kansas City International

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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.