Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Belmont Neighborhood of Belmont, CA from $1,700 (66 Rentals)

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The Hayden
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$3,986 - $6,299
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Hayden

815 Old County RdBelmont, CA 94002
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1190 Ralston Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1190 Ralston Ave

1190 Ralston AveBelmont, CA 94002
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885 Laurel Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

885 Laurel Ave

885 Laurel AveBelmont, CA 94002
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181 Irene Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

181 Irene Ct

181 Irene CtBelmont, CA 94002
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150 Irene Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

150 Irene Ct

150 Irene CtBelmont, CA 94002
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300 Oxford Way
Studio Apartments

300 Oxford Way

300 Oxford WayBelmont, CA 94002
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630 Masonic Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

630 Masonic Way

630 Masonic WayBelmont, CA 94002
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100 Irene Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

100 Irene Ct

100 Irene CtBelmont, CA 94002

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1625 Sixth Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1625 Sixth Ave

1625 Sixth AveBelmont, CA 94002
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421 Wessex Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

421 Wessex Way

421 Wessex WayBelmont, CA 94002
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Carlmont Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlmont Gardens

2302 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002
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922 Academy Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

922 Academy Ave

922 Academy AveBelmont, CA 94002
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924 Academy Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

924 Academy Ave

924 Academy AveBelmont, 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 Glen
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Belmont Glen

200 Davey Glen RdBelmont, CA 94002

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6th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6th Ave

1665 6th AveBelmont, 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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840 El Camino Real
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

840 El Camino Real

840 El Camino RealBelmont, CA 94002
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SleepMode Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SleepMode Apartments

2180 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002
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1000 South Belmont
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1000 South Belmont

1000 South RdBelmont, CA 94002
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1621 Sixth Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1621 Sixth Ave

1621 Sixth AveBelmont, CA 94002
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590 Ralston Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

590 Ralston Ave

590 Ralston AveBelmont, CA 94002
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901 Granada St
1 Bedroom Apartments

901 Granada St

901 Granada StBelmont, CA 94002
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Belmont Heights
1 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Heights

601 Middle AveBelmont, CA 94002
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611 Wessex Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

611 Wessex Way

611 Wessex WayBelmont, CA 94002

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1160 Elmer St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1160 Elmer St

1160 Elmer StBelmont, CA 94002
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Normandy Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Normandy Gardens

2301 Carlmont DrBelmont, CA 94002
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921 Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

921 Hill

921 Hill StBelmont, CA 94002
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27 E 41st Pl
Studio Apartments

27 E 41st Pl

27 E 41st PlSan Mateo, CA 94403

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191 Elm St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

191 Elm St

191 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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20 E 41st Pl
Studio Apartments

20 E 41st Pl

20 E 41st PlSan Mateo, CA 94403
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257 Elm St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

257 Elm St

257 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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49 E 40th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

49 E 40th Ave

49 E 40th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403
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182-190 Elm St
2 Bedroom Apartments

182-190 Elm St

182-190 Elm StSan Carlos, CA 94070
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68 38th Ave W
2 Bedroom Apartments

68 38th Ave W

68 38th Ave WSan Mateo, CA 94403
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103 W 38th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

103 W 38th Ave

103 W 38th AveSan Mateo, CA 94403

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Cheapest Available Downtown Belmont Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Belmont area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Belmont Family Apartments priced from $2,090. Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,112. Here are the most affordable Downtown Belmont apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belmont Family Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,090
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesPoppy Premier1BR,1BA$3,112
Artisan CrossingJR - One BedroomStudio,1BA$3,853
The HaydenAU21BR,1BA$4,011
TrestlePlan 2C2BR,2BA$5,849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Belmont, CA

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Belmont area is the $5.90 price per square foot Plan 2B Model at Trestle in the in the McDougal neighborhood starting from $5,950. The second greatest value Downtown Belmont apartment is the Poppy Premier Model at Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes starting at $3,112 with a $4.36 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Belmont apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
TrestlePlan 2B2BR,2BA$5.90
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesPoppy Premier1BR,1BA$4.36
Artisan CrossingJR - One BedroomStudio ,1BA$6.42
The HaydenAU21BR,1BA$6.69
Belmont Family Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.87

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Belmont Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Belmont?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Belmont is Belmont Family Apartments which is listed at $2,090, while the average apartment in Downtown Belmont costs $6,654.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Belmont?

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 12 regular apartments in Downtown Belmont that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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