Cheap Apartments for Rent in Belmont, CA from $900 (22 Rentals)

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Chateau D'Oro Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau D'Oro Apartments

1001 Continentals WayBelmont, CA 94002
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Catania Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catania Apartments

2431 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002
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6th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

6th Ave

1665 6th AveBelmont, CA 94002
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Sofi Belmont Hills
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Belmont Hills

2515 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002

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Oakview
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakview

3135 Campus DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Devonshire Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Devonshire Apartments

1 Devonshire BlvdSan Carlos, CA 94070
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Sand Castle Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sand Castle Apartments

1125 Balclutha DrFoster City, CA 94404
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Belmont, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Available Belmont Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Belmont, CA is a Studio unit found at Walnut Studios in the McDougal neighborhood priced from $916. Bonnie Brae Terrace in the Western Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Belmont apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walnut StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$916
Bonnie Brae TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Devonshire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,175
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,275
The Preston at HillsdaleStudioStudio,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belmont, CA

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Belmont area is the $3.45 price per square foot Cedarwood Model at Lantern Cove in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $3,597. The second greatest value Belmont apartment is the Gordon Model at Geraldine starting at $3,200 with a $3.15 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Belmont apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lantern CoveCedarwood2BR,2BA$3.45
GeraldineGordon2BR,2BA$3.15
Hillsdale Garden2 Bed/1 Bath_b10d2BR,1BA$3.70
Belmont Square Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.05
eaves Foster CityB12BR,1BA$3.43
1015 Continentals (Casa Belview)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.56
Madison Place1 x 11BR,1BA$3.44
Devonshire Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.11
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$3.56
Walnut StudiosStudioStudio ,1BA$2.54

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Belmont Overview

The apartments in Belmont are some of the best in the Bay Area as they are affordable and yet still offer residents easy access to all the amenities Belmont and the greater San Francisco area has to offer. Living here, you get to enjoy gorgeous public lands to your southwest, San Francisco Bay to your northeast, and a great many urban amenities at Belmont’s heart. 

Why live in Belmont, CA?

Apartments in Belmont are truly unique in that they benefit from being part of the city’s massive smoking ordinance. In 2009, the city attracted national attention for passing what was then the first-of-its-kind smoking ban. That ban, that remains in effect today, prohibits smoking in all multi-story apartments, condominiums, and businesses. So if clean air and a city that cares about public health are important lifestyle facets to you, then Belmont is a great place to live. As in addition to this ordinance, the city has an incredible array of parks and community spaces -- furthering proving its big focus on health and lifestyle.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Belmont, CA

Ranked #150

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Belmont, CA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Belmont Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Belmont?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Belmont is at Walnut Studios listed at $916.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Belmont Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Belmont Apartment is $2,175 at Devonshire Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Belmont Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Belmont is starting from $2,795 at Belmont Square Apartments.

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