
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western Hills Neighborhood of Belmont, CA from $1,600 (57 Rentals)
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2441 Carlmont Dr

1015 Continentals Ave

Valerga Drive Apartments

2211 Lake Rd

Bel-clair Apartments

2241 Village Ct

924 Academy Ave

Carlmont Gardens

922 Academy Ave
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1205 Geraldine Way

6 Garden Ct

2157 Carlmont Dr

2240 Village Ct

3 Mulberry Ct

10 Garden Ct

906 Villa Ave

1230 Alameda De Las Pulgas

Palma Apartments

2239-2241 Village Ct
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1215 Alameda

2231 Village Ct

1220 Alameda

Park Terrace

2119 Arthur Ave

2221 Village Ct

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The Riley at Belmont Hills

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15 Mulberry Ct

Ralston at Belmont

Belmont Terrace

Village Court Apartments

Village Drive Apartments

1016 Continentals Ave

Sofi Belmont Hills

Geraldine

El Dorado Apartments

SleepMode Apartments
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2200 Village Ct

Catania Apartments

Carlmont Heights

2120 Valerga Dr

2121 Valerga Dr

2421 Carlmont Dr

Chateau D'Oro Apartments

The Alameda Apartments

Milnard Manor Apartments

Normandy Gardens
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Western Hills, Belmont, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Western Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Western Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,433 | $2,995 | $3,950 |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Western Hills Neighborhood of Belmont, CA.
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Cheapest Available Western Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western Hills area of San Francisco, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Belmont Square Apartments priced from $2,995. Sofi Belmont Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,131. Here are the most affordable Western Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Square Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,2BA | $2,995 |
| Sofi Belmont Hills | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,131 |
| Ralston at Belmont | TMA 2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $4,190 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western Hills, CA
As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Western Hills area is the $3.99 price per square foot TMA 2+2 Model at Ralston at Belmont in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $4,190. The second greatest value Western Hills apartment is the 2x1 Model at Belmont Square Apartments starting at $2,995 with a $3.27 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston at Belmont | TMA 2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.99 |
| Belmont Square Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.27 |
| Sofi Belmont Hills | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWestern Hills, Belmont, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Western Hills, Belmont, CA
Cipriani Elementary
Ralston Intermediate
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