Apartments for Rent in Belmont, San Mateo County, CA

Prices and availability in Belmont, San Mateo County, CA were last updated on 14 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Belmont, San Mateo County, CA are: Sofi Belmont Hills, The Hayden, Three21@Belmont, Ralston at Belmont and Belmont Glen Residences.

The average rent in Belmont, San Mateo County, CA is $2,899.

The price range for a studio apartment in Belmont, San Mateo County, CA is between $3,196 and $4,374.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Belmont, San Mateo County, CA is between $2,675 and $4,461.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Belmont, San Mateo County, CA is between $2,895 and $6,306.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Belmont, San Mateo County, CA is between $3,095 and $4,374.

In Belmont, 45% of the residents are renting compared to 55% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 12% of Belmont's rentals, 70% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 18% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Belmont are about 41 years old, on average. Of these, 28% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 90% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 10% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Belmont are around 19% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 48% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 30% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.