What is the average apartment size in Belmont?

The average size for a Belmont, MA apartment is 1,009 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Belmont?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Belmont is $2,896 per month, a 0.7% increase from last year’s average of $2,876.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Belmont?

In Belmont, studios rent for $2,651 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,770 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,925 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $4,234 per month

What is the average apartment size in Belmont?

The typical apartment in Belmont offers about 1,009 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Belmont?

Studio apartments in Belmont average 528 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 722 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,139 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,530 sq. ft.

Belmont, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Belmont?

The typical rent budget in Belmont ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 58% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Belmont?

In Belmont, 36% of households rent while 64% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Belmont is $2,896, a 0.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,876.

Studio Apartments at $2,651 offer the most budget-friendly option with 528 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 722 square feet for $2,770, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,925 offer 1,139 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,530 sq ft) for $4,234, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Belmont, MA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,896	1,009 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,651	528 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,770	722 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,925	1,139 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$4,234	1,530 sq. ft.

Belmont, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Belmont, MA have increased by 0.7% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,876 to $2,896.

What's the typical rent budget in Belmont, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Belmont, MA (58%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Belmont, MA?

3,704 or 36% of the households in Belmont, MA are renter-occupied while 6,654 or 64% are owner-occupied.

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How Belmont Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Belmont	$2,896
Boston	$3,698
Cambridge	$3,755
Worcester	$2,050
Quincy	$2,812
Fall River	$2,111
Somerville	$3,484
Salem	$2,723
Lowell	$2,269
New Bedford	$2,053
Weymouth Town	$2,552
Framingham	$2,330
Arlington	$3,124
Wakefield	$2,513
Saugus	$2,875
Burlington	$2,861
Lexington	$3,653
Stoneham	$2,758
Swampscott	$3,232
Danvers	$2,786
Reading	$2,828

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Belmont apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.