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Rental Market Trends in Belmont, MA

What is the average rent in Belmont, MA?

$2,955/month

Average Rent

782 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of November 2025, the average rent in Belmont, MA is $2,955 per month. This is 81% higher than the national average rent price of $1,631/month, making Belmont one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Belmont, you can expect to pay about $2,824 per month for a studio, $2,955 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,960 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,545 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,824/month
512 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,955/month
782 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,960/month
1,096 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,545/month
1,513 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,815/month
2,219 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$8,242/month
3,305 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,385/month
466 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,881/month
1,862 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,512/month
5,042 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,738/month
3,998 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,660/month
1,134 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,580/month
1,375 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,225/month
1,956 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Belmont, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.3%, which averages out to $97 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated November 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Belmont, MA
Last Updated November 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Belmont, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
75% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Belmont?

Based on current rent prices, Belmont Hill, Cushing Square and Payson Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Belmont.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Belmont Hill
$2,721/month
868 Sq Ft
Cushing Square
$3,216/month
1,757 Sq Ft
Payson Park
$3,233/month
1,804 Sq Ft
Belmont Center
$3,426/month
730 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Belmont?

Based on current rent prices, Belmont Center, Payson Park and Cushing Square are the most expensive neighborhoods in Belmont.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Belmont Center
$3,426/month
730 Sq Ft
Payson Park
$3,233/month
1,804 Sq Ft
Cushing Square
$3,216/month
1,757 Sq Ft
Belmont Hill
$2,721/month
868 Sq Ft

Which Belmont neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Belmont with the most apartments available are Cushing Square, Belmont Center and Payson Park .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cushing Square
$3,216/month
1,757 Sq Ft
Belmont Center
$3,426/month
730 Sq Ft
Payson Park
$3,233/month
1,804 Sq Ft
Belmont Hill
$2,721/month
868 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Belmont, MA?

Because the average rent in Belmont is $2,955, you’ll want to make about $9,850 per month or $118,200 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Belmont, MA

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Apartment Averages

Belmont Hill

Belmont, MA

Belmont Center

Belmont, MA

Studio
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$2,655/month
One Bedroom
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$2,726/month
Two Bedroom
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$3,907/month
Three Bedroom
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$4,545/month
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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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