Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Belmont Center Neighborhood of Belmont, MA from $900 (104 Rentals)

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137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33
$2,300
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$2,300

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$2,300
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 1

137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33

137 Trapelo RdBelmont, MA 02478
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property at 23 Hull St

23 Hull St

BelmontMA02478
property at 65 Walnut St

65 Walnut St

BelmontMA02478
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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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property at 411 Mt Auburn St

411 Mt Auburn St

WatertownMA02472

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property at 7 Old Colony Ln

7 Old Colony Ln

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 305 Rindge Ave

305 Rindge Ave

CambridgeMA02140
property at 27 Lloyd Rd

27 Lloyd Rd

WatertownMA02472
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998 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3
$1,900
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$1,900

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$1,900
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

998 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 3

998 Massachusetts AveArlington, MA 02476
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property at 10 Beaver Brook Rd

10 Beaver Brook Rd

WalthamMA02452
property at 54 Prentiss St

54 Prentiss St

WatertownMA02472
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Arlington Gardens Apartments
$2,000 - $2,200
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$2,000 - $2,200

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Arlington Gardens Apartments

130 Everett StArlington, MA 02474
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10 Arizona Ter, Unit 4
$2,050
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$2,050

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

10 Arizona Ter, Unit 4

10 Arizona TerArlington, MA 02474
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property at 85 Trapelo Rd

85 Trapelo Rd

WalthamMA02452

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property at 81 Trapelo Rd

81 Trapelo Rd

WalthamMA02452
property at 109 Trapelo Rd

109 Trapelo Rd

WalthamMA02452
property at 276 Massachusetts Ave

276 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 539 Mt Auburn St

539 Mt Auburn St

WatertownMA02472

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property at 4 Old Colony Ln

4 Old Colony Ln

ArlingtonMA02476
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146 Hibbert St

ArlingtonMA02476

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Belmont Center, Belmont, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Belmont Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Belmont Center area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 840-846 Massachusetts Ave priced from $1,200. 805 Mount Auburn St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Belmont Center apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
840-846 Massachusetts Ave840 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Brattle Drive ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Blair Pond EstatesRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Arlington Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belmont Center, MA

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Belmont Center area is the $0.22 price per square foot 196 Sherman St Model at 196 Sherman St, Unit 2 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Belmont Center apartment is the 24 Henderson St Model at 24 Henderson St, Unit #3 starting at $2,450 with a $0.25 price per square foot in the East Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Belmont Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
196 Sherman St, Unit 2196 Sherman StStudio ,1BA$0.22
24 Henderson St, Unit #324 Henderson St2BR,1BA$0.25
16 Alberta Ter, Unit #216 Alberta Ter2BR,1BA$0.25
14 Alberta Ter, Unit 6-314 Alberta Ter2BR,1BA$0.24
14 Alberta Ter, Unit 6-314 Alberta Ter2BR,1BA$0.24
72 Prentiss St, Unit #272 Prentiss St2BR,1BA$0.24
68 Waterhouse St, Unit 268 Waterhouse StStudio ,1BA$0.22
60 Homer Ave, Unit 160 Homer Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
43 May St, Unit #G343 May St2BR,2BA$0.24
193 Mount Auburn St, Unit #3193 Mount Auburn St2BR,1BA$0.24

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Belmont Center, Belmont, MA

Ranked #5

Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Getting Around the Belmont Center Neighborhood in Belmont, MA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Belmont Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Belmont Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Belmont Center is under $2,000.

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

The cheapest apartment in Belmont Center is 840-846 Massachusetts Ave which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Belmont Center costs $6,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Belmont Center?

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

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