
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Belmont Neighborhood of Belmont, CA from $1,700 (66 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Belmont area of Belmont.


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The Hayden

Hill Garden Apartments

1190 Ralston Ave

885 Laurel Ave

181 Irene Ct

150 Irene Ct

300 Oxford Way

630 Masonic Way

100 Irene Ct
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1625 Sixth Ave

421 Wessex Way

Carlmont Gardens

922 Academy Ave

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924 Academy Ave

15 Mulberry Ct

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Sofi Belmont Glen

Old County Road Apartments
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6th Ave

El Dorado Apartments

840 El Camino Real

SleepMode Apartments

1000 South Belmont

1621 Sixth Ave

590 Ralston Ave

901 Granada St

Belmont Heights

611 Wessex Way
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Catania Regency Apartments

1160 Elmer St

Belmont Apartments

Normandy Gardens

921 Hill

Trestle

Lantern Cove

3633 Colegrove Apartments

zLaurel Place Apartments

27 E 41st Pl
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191 Elm St

20 E 41st Pl

257 Elm St

156-162 Laurel St

49 E 40th Ave

4107 Beresford St

182-190 Elm St

Spring Valley Condominiums

68 38th Ave W

103 W 38th Ave
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Downtown Belmont, Belmont, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Belmont?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Belmont Studio Apartments | $3,820 | $3,509 | $4,018 |
| Downtown Belmont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,813 | $2,090 | $4,920 |
| Downtown Belmont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,777 | $2,491 | $6,240 |
| Downtown Belmont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,426 | $2,860 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Belmont Neighborhood of Belmont, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Family Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,090 |
| Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Poppy Premier | 1BR,1BA | $3,112 |
| Artisan Crossing | JR - One Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $3,853 |
| The Hayden | AU2 | 1BR,1BA | $4,011 |
| Trestle | Plan 2C | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trestle | Plan 2B | 2BR,2BA | $5.90 |
| Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Poppy Premier | 1BR,1BA | $4.36 |
| Artisan Crossing | JR - One Bedroom | Studio ,1BA | $6.42 |
| The Hayden | AU2 | 1BR,1BA | $6.69 |
| Belmont Family Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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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