The Bradford
525 Common St,
Belmont, MA 02478
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,515 - $14,094
Rental Market Trends in Belmont, MA
What is the average rent in Belmont, MA?
$2,788/month
Average Rent
776 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Belmont, MA is $2,788 per month. This is 79% higher than the national average rent price of $1,554/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 $2,586 per month for a studio, $2,788 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,786 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,545 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Belmont, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $57 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Belmont, MA
Last Updated January 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
33%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
67%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Belmont?
Based on current rent prices, Waverly Square, Cushing Square and Belmont Hill are the most affordable neighborhoods in Belmont.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Belmont?
Based on current rent prices, Belmont Center, Belmont Hill and Cushing Square are the most expensive neighborhoods in Belmont.
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Which Belmont neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Belmont with the most apartments available are Cushing Square, Belmont Center and Belmont Hill .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Belmont, MA?
Because the average rent in Belmont is $2,788, you’ll want to make about $9,293 per month or $111,516 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.
How does Belmont, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Belmont, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,139/month
$2,655/month
One Bedroom
$1,407/month
$2,735/month
Two Bedroom
$1,778/month
$3,694/month
Three Bedroom
$1,856/month
$4,545/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.