Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Belmont, CA from $1,600 (16 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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Sofi Belmont Hills
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Belmont Hills

2515 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002

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Central, Belmont, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Bonnie Brae Terrace priced from $1,750. Sofi Belmont Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,428. Here are the most affordable Central apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bonnie Brae TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Sofi Belmont HillsStudioStudio,1BA$2,428
Village Court Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,485
1015 Continentals (Casa Belview)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,550
The Madison BelmontWestchester1BR,1BA$2,574

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, CA

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $3.41 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Carlmont Apartments in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Central apartment is the 2x1 Model at Belmont Square Apartments starting at $2,795 with a $3.05 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carlmont Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.41
Belmont Square Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.05
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesCypress Premier2BR,1BA$3.89
1016 Continentals (Belview Heights)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.06
1015 Continentals (Casa Belview)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.19
Ralston at BelmontTMA 1+11BR,1BA$3.31
The Riley at Belmont Hills1 + 11BR,1BA$3.29
Village Court Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.31
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.93
The Madison BelmontWestchester1BR,1BA$3.43

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Central, Belmont, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central is under $2,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central?

The cheapest apartment in Central is 1015 Continentals (Casa Belview) which is listed at $2,550, while the average apartment in Central costs $5,881.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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