Cheap Apartments for Rent in Belmont, MA from $825 (66 Rentals)

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61-63 Moraine St
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61-63 Moraine St

61-63 Moraine StBelmont, MA 02478
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539 Washington St, Unit 2
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

539 Washington St, Unit 2

539 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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17 Bentley St, Unit 2
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
12 Month Lease Term
6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

17 Bentley St, Unit 2

17 Bentley StBoston, MA 02135
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7 Elmira St, Unit Bedroom 1
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Elmira St, Unit Bedroom 1

7 Elmira StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 7 Elmira St
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
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7 Elmira St

BostonMA02135
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541 Washington St, Unit 3
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

541 Washington St, Unit 3

541 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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7 Denby Rd
$1,350 - $3,700

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Base Rent$1,350 - $3,700

Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $3,700
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

7 Denby Rd

7 Denby RdBoston, MA 02134
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1000 Memorial
$1,600 - $4,100

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Base Rent$1,600 - $4,100

Total Monthly Price$1,600 - $4,100
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1000 Memorial

1000 MemorialCambridge, MA 02138
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32 Wallace St, Unit 1
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

32 Wallace St, Unit 1

32 Wallace StSomerville, MA 02144
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Brattle Drive Apartments
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$1,750 - $2,550

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Base Rent$1,750 - $2,550

Total Monthly Price$1,750 - $2,550
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Brattle Drive Apartments

0-12 Brattle DrArlington, MA 02474
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15 Higgins St
$1,750 - $3,300

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Base Rent$1,750 - $3,300

Total Monthly Price$1,750 - $3,300
12 Month Lease Term
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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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

566 Washington St, Unit 14

566 Washington StBoston, MA 02135
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83 Gordon St
$1,800 - $1,850

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Base Rent$1,800 - $1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $1,850
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Oct 1

83 Gordon St

83 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
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property at 1080 Massachusetts Ave
$1,825

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Base Rent$1,825

Total Monthly Price$1,825
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1080 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476
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Residences at Brighton Marine
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$1,848 - $4,375

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Base Rent$1,848 - $4,375

Total Monthly Price$1,848 - $4,375
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Residences at Brighton Marine

1465 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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805 Mount Auburn St
$1,850 - $2,700

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Base Rent$1,850 - $2,700

Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $2,700
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

805 Mount Auburn St

805 Mount Auburn StWatertown, MA 02472
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Hamilton Union
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$1,900 - $5,150

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Base Rent$1,900 - $5,150

Total Monthly Price$1,900 - $5,150
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Hamilton Union

508-524 Cambridge StAllston, MA 02134
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property at 71 Faxon St
$1,900

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Base Rent$1,900

Total Monthly Price$1,900
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71 Faxon St

NewtonMA02458
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Briston Arms Apartments
$1,950 - $2,440

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Base Rent$1,950 - $2,440

Total Monthly Price$1,950 - $2,440
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Briston Arms Apartments

237 Garden StCambridge, MA 02138
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1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504
$1,950

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Base Rent$1,950

Total Monthly Price$1,950
12 Month Lease Term
Studio Apartment Available Now

1411 Commonwealth Ave, Unit 504

1411 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02135
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Blair Pond Estates
$1,975 - $3,795

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Base Rent$1,975 - $3,795

Total Monthly Price$1,975 - $3,795
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Blair Pond Estates

30-32 Normandy AveCambridge, MA 02138
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99 Gordon St
$1,995 - $2,295

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Base Rent$1,995 - $2,295

Total Monthly Price$1,995 - $2,295
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

99 Gordon St

99 Gordon StBoston, MA 02135
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40 Ridgemont St
$1,995 - $2,250

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Base Rent$1,995 - $2,250

Total Monthly Price$1,995 - $2,250
12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

40 Ridgemont St

40 Ridgemont StBoston, MA 02134
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property at 4 Beech St
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995

Total Monthly Price$1,995
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4 Beech St

NewtonMA02458
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6 Camelot Ct, Unit 77
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

6 Camelot Ct, Unit 77

6 Camelot CtBoston, MA 02135
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property at 5 Carey Ave
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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5 Carey Ave

WatertownMA02472
property at 1427 Commonwealth Ave
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Belmont, MA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belmont, MA

As of September 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Belmont area is the $0.17 price per square foot 32 Wallace St Model at 32 Wallace St, Unit 1 in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Belmont apartment is the 472 Western Ave Model at 472 Western Ave, Unit 1 in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting at $1,900 with a $0.19 price per square foot. 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.
32 Wallace St, Unit 132 Wallace StStudio, 1BA$0.17
472 Western Ave, Unit 1472 Western AveStudio, 1BA$0.19
35 Parsons St, Unit B35 Parsons StStudio, 1BA$0.20
7 Barrows St, Unit C17 Barrows StStudio, 1BA$0.21
121 Trapelo Rd, Unit 14B121 Trapelo Rd1BR, 1BA$0.21
7 Trapelo St, Unit A7 Trapelo St1BR, 1BA$0.22
170 Adams St, Unit Adams St. Newton170 Adams St1BR, 1BA$0.22
2574 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 12574 Massachusetts Ave1BR, 1BA$0.23
101 Fayerweather St, Unit B101 Fayerweather St1BR, 1BA$0.24
25 North Beacon St, Unit 125 North Beacon St1BR, 1BA$0.24

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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 805 Mount Auburn St listed at $1,850.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Belmont Apartment is $1,845 at Brattle Drive 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 $2,350 at Hamilton Union.

What is the most affordable Belmont Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Belmont Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Residences at Brighton Marine and starts from $1,848.

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