Cheap Homes for Rent in Belmont Center Neighborhood of Belmont, MA from $1,000 (43 Rentals)

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property at 74 Sharon St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

74 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155
property at 71 Grove St

$1,825

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$1,825

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$1,825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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71 Grove St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 26 Heath Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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26 Heath Rd

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 15 Arizona Terrace

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Arizona Terrace

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 15 Arizona Ter

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Arizona Ter, Unit 4, Unit 4

15 Arizona Ter
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 550 Belmont St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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550 Belmont St

WatertownMA02472

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property at 14 Arizona Terrace

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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14 Arizona Terrace

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 231 Main St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 15

231 Main St

WatertownMA02472
property at 422 High St

$2,100 - $2,300

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$2,100 - $2,300

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$2,100 - $2,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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422 High St

MedfordMA02155
property at 122 Decatur St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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122 Decatur St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 333 Massachusetts Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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333 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 15 Allen St

$2,150 - $2,250

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$2,150 - $2,250

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$2,150 - $2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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15 Allen St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 35 Flett Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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35 Flett Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 245 Main St

$2,200 - $2,975

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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245 Main St

WatertownMA02472

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property at 5 Arizona Ter

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

5 Arizona Ter, Unit 6, Unit 6

5 Arizona Ter
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 5 Arizona Ter

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

5 Arizona Ter, Unit 6, Unit 6

5 Arizona Ter
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 11 Heath Rd

$2,299

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$2,299

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$2,299

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11 Heath Rd

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 34, Unit 34

125 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478

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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 Brattle Drive Apartments priced from $1,725. Old Colony Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Belmont Center apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brattle Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,725
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Blair Pond EstatesRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Hamilton PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belmont Center, MA

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Belmont Center area is the $0.29 price per square foot 21 Gibson St Model at 21 Gibson St, Unit 3 in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Belmont Center apartment is the 60 Homer Ave Model at 60 Homer Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Harvard Square 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.
21 Gibson St, Unit 321 Gibson St1BR,1BA$0.29
60 Homer Ave, Unit 160 Homer Ave1BR,1BA$0.23
199 Mount Auburn St, Unit #1199 Mount Auburn St2BR,1BA$0.30
196 Sherman St, Unit 3196 Sherman St3BR,1BA$0.32
32 Cedar St, Unit 332 Cedar St2BR,1BA$0.28
1 Victoria St, Unit #1A1 Victoria St2BR,1BA$0.30
16 Alberta Ter16 Alberta Ter2BR,1BA$0.32
55 Cedar St, Unit #355 Cedar St1BR,1BA$0.28
137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33137 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
532 Belmont St, Unit #24532 Belmont St1BR,1BA$0.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Belmont Center, Belmont, MA

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Belmont Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Belmont Center?

There are currently 623 Apartments for Rent in Belmont Center, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,110 to $11,827. There are also 466 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Belmont Center ranging from $1,050 to $17,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Belmont Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Belmont Center ranges from $1,050 to $17,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,936.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Belmont Center?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Belmont Center range from $2,600 to $6,081, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $8,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,080 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

Expert Rental Resources

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