Apartments for Rent in Belmont, San Mateo County, CA

Prices and availability in Belmont, San Mateo County, CA were last updated on 3 Jul 2026.

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

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 $2,600 and $6,582.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Belmont, San Mateo County, CA is between $2,550 and $5,591.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Belmont, San Mateo County, CA is between $2,895 and $6,587.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Belmont, San Mateo County, CA is between $4,212 and $5,591.

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 average age of rental buildings in Belmont is 41 years old, with 28% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 90% are garden-style apartment communities, 10% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

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.