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Average Rent in Belmont, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Belmont, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,898/mo
▼ 4.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$3,481/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
10
available now
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Belmont, CA?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Belmont, CA is $3,898 per month across 2 apartment communities and 10 available units. Rents have decreased $184 (4.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Sofi Belmont Hills starting at $3,481/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $3,898/mo.
Prices range from $3,481 to $4,178 per month. The most common price point is the $4,000 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
Belmont, CA Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Belmont, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Belmont, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofi Belmont Hills | $3,481/mo | $3,552/mo | 4 | 4.1 |
| Artisan Crossing | $4,063/mo | $4,128/mo | 6 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for Belmont, CA Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Belmont, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$156,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,898/mo.
Comfortable income
$187,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,481/mo), you need to earn at least $139,000/year.
Median household income in Belmont, CA is $207,609 , about 11% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Belmont, CA
Overall prices in Belmont, CA runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Belmont, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,898 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $10,034/mo |
Population
27,505
Median household income
$207,609
Census median rent
$2,894/mo
Rent as % of income
27.4%
Median age
40.4
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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