Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Belmont, CA from $1,600 (36 Rentals)

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$3,475

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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922 Hill St

BelmontCA94002
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The Hayden
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$3,636 - $6,205
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The Hayden

815 Old County RdBelmont, CA 94002
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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
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catania Apartments

2431 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002
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Carlmont Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carlmont Heights

2213 Hastings DrBelmont, CA 94002

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15 Mulberry Ct
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

15 Mulberry Ct

15 Mulberry CtBelmont, 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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Geraldine
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Geraldine

1201 Geraldine WayBelmont, CA 94002
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Ralston at Belmont
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ralston at Belmont

1000 Continentals WayBelmont, CA 94002
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Belmont Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Terrace

1060 Continentals WayBelmont, CA 94002

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El Dorado Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Dorado Apartments

2101 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002
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The Villa at San Mateo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Villa at San Mateo

4000 S El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94403
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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 1 Bed unit found at Belmont Family Apartments priced from $2,278. Hillsdale Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,525. Here are the most affordable Central apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont Family Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,278
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed B1BR,1BA$2,525
Belmont Square Apartments2x12BR,2BA$2,995
Sofi Belmont HillsStudioStudio,1BA$3,172
The HaydenAU11BR,1BA$3,847
Crestview ApartmentsPlan D1: With Washer and Dryer2BR,1BA$3,995
Artisan CrossingJR - One BedroomStudio,1BA$4,455

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central, CA

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central area is the $4.14 price per square foot Cedarwood Model at Lantern Cove in the in the Central neighborhood starting from $4,246. The second greatest value Central apartment is the Plan D1: With Washer and Dryer Model at Crestview Apartments starting at $3,995 with a $3.96 price per square foot in the Belmont 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.
Lantern CoveCedarwood2BR,2BA$4.14
Crestview ApartmentsPlan D1: With Washer and Dryer2BR,1BA$3.96
Belmont Square Apartments2x12BR,2BA$3.27
Hillsdale Garden2 Bed C2BR,1BA$4.35
Artisan CrossingJR - One BedroomStudio ,1BA$7.44
Belmont Family Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.22
The HaydenAU11BR,1BA$7.31
Sofi Belmont HillsStudioStudio ,1BA$6.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central?

The cheapest apartment in Central is Belmont Family Apartments which is listed at $2,278, while the average apartment in Central costs $3,853.

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 9 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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