What is the average apartment size in Belmont?

The average size for a Belmont, NC apartment is 1,005 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 Jun / 2026, the average rent in Belmont is $1,643 per month, a 2.89% increase from last years average of $1,597.

What is the average apartment size in Belmont?

The typical apartment in Belmont offers about 1,005 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Belmont, NC Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Belmont ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Belmont?

In Belmont, 29% of households rent while 71% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Belmont is $1,643, a 2.89% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,597.

One-bedroom apartments provide 744 square feet for $1,412, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,693 offer 1,076 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,535 sq ft) for $2,145, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Belmont, NC

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,643	1,005 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,412	744 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,693	1,076 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,145	1,535 sq. ft.

Belmont, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Belmont, NC have increased by 2.89% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,597 to $1,643.

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

The largest share of rentals in Belmont, NC (53%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Belmont, NC?

1,870 or 29% of the households in Belmont, NC are renter-occupied while 4,517 or 71% are owner-occupied.

How Belmont Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Belmont	$1,643
Charlotte	$1,672
Raleigh	$1,584
Winston - Salem	$1,282
Fayetteville	$1,288
Durham	$1,546
Greensboro	$1,336
Wilson	$1,369
Rocky Mount	$1,205
Hickory	$1,467
Concord	$1,533
Gastonia	$1,359
Huntersville, NC	$1,780
Mooresville, NC	$1,611
Fort Mill, SC	$1,694
Rock Hill, SC	$1,459
Kannapolis, NC	$1,541
Indian Trail, NC	$1,766
Cornelius, NC	$1,860
Shelby, NC	$1,232
Clover, SC	$1,663

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.