Cheap Apartments for Rent in Belmont, MA from $800 (76 Rentals)

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61-63 Moraine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

61-63 Moraine St

61-63 Moraine StBelmont, MA 02478
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64 Henderson St
$800 - $1,000
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$800 - $1,000

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$800 - $1,000
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

64 Henderson St

64 Henderson StArlington, MA 02474
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69 Stuart St, Unit A
$1,000
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$1,000

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$1,000
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69 Stuart St, Unit A

69 Stuart StWatertown, MA 02472
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16 Quincy St, Unit 2
$1,000
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$1,000

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$1,000
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

16 Quincy St, Unit 2

16 Quincy StMedford, MA 02155
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54 Olney St, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

54 Olney St, Unit 2

54 Olney StWatertown, MA 02472
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15 Russell Rd, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100

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$1,100
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

15 Russell Rd, Unit 2

15 Russell RdSomerville, MA 02144
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property at 239 Grove St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

239 Grove St

WalthamMA02453
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3 Winship Pl, Unit 1
$1,350
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$1,350

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$1,350
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

3 Winship Pl, Unit 1

3 Winship PlBoston, MA 02135
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property at 184 Linwood Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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184 Linwood Ave

NewtonMA02458
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15 Higgins St
$1,750 - $3,300
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$1,750 - $3,300

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$1,750 - $3,300
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

15 Higgins St

15 Higgins StBoston, MA 02134
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566 Washington St, Unit 14
$1,800
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$1,800

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$1,800
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566 Washington St, Unit 14

566 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 28 Academy Hill Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

28 Academy Hill Rd

BostonMA02135
property at 19-21-21 Mt Vernon St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

19-21-21 Mt Vernon St

ArlingtonMA02476
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81 Academy Hill Rd, Unit B
$1,850
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$1,850

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$1,850
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81 Academy Hill Rd, Unit B

81 Academy Hill RdBoston, MA 02135
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property at 21 Chestnut Hill Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504
$1,950
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$1,950

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$1,950
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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504

1411 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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40 Alfred Rd, Unit g
$1,950
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$1,950

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$1,950
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40 Alfred Rd, Unit g

40 Alfred RdArlington, MA 02474
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Belmont, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Belmont Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
840-846 Massachusetts Ave840 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belmont, MA

As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Belmont area is the $0.22 price per square foot 62 Brock St Model at 62 Brock St, Unit 2 in the in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Belmont apartment is the 17 Harriet St Model at 17 Harriet St, Unit 17 starting at $2,700 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Belmont apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
62 Brock St, Unit 262 Brock StStudio ,1BA$0.22
17 Harriet St, Unit 1717 Harriet St2BR,1BA$0.27
17 Higgins St17 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.24
15 Higgins St15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
11 Barrows St11 Barrows St1BR,1BA$0.24
101 Fayerweather St, Unit B101 Fayerweather St1BR,1BA$0.24
146 North Beacon St146 North Beacon St2BR,1.5BA$0.27
9 Barrows St, Unit C9 Barrows St1BR,1BA$0.25
7 Barrows St7 Barrows StStudio ,1BA$0.24
22 Highgate St, Unit 122 Highgate StStudio ,2BA$0.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Belmont Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Belmont?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Belmont is at 840-846 Massachusetts Ave listed at $1,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Belmont Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Belmont Apartment is $2,000 at Old Colony Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Belmont Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Belmont is starting from $2,300 at Old Colony Apartments.

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