Cheap Homes for Rent in Belmont Center Neighborhood of Belmont, MA from $900 (62 Rentals)

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property at 17 Skahan Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

17 Skahan Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 7 Old Colony Ln

$1,850

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

7 Old Colony Ln

ArlingtonMA02476

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property at 9 Ryder St

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

9 Ryder St

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 11 Brattle Dr

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

11 Brattle Dr, Unit 2

11 Brattle Dr
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 310 Massachusetts Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

310 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 11

310 Massachusetts Ave
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 11 Brattle Dr

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

11 Brattle Dr, Unit 2

11 Brattle Dr
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 6 Harris Cir

$1,975

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$1,975

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$1,975

1 Bedroom Rentals

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6 Harris Cir

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 121 Trapelo Rd

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

121 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21

121 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478

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property at 339 Massachusetts Ave

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

339 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 10

339 Massachusetts Ave
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 15 Allen St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

15 Allen St, Unit 8

15 Allen St
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 508 Belmont St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

508 Belmont St, Unit 38

508 Belmont St
WatertownMA02472
property at 512 Belmont St

$2,100

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$2,100

Total Monthly Price
$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

512 Belmont St, Unit 38

512 Belmont St
WatertownMA02472
property at 60 Pleasant St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

60 Pleasant St

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 4 Old Colony Ln

$2,100

Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

4 Old Colony Ln

ArlingtonMA02476

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property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,100 - $2,700

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

125 Trapelo Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 69 Grove St

$2,125 - $2,175

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$2,175

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$2,175

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

69 Grove St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 175 Trapelo Rd

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

175 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21

175 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478
property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 21

125 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478
property at 72 Prentiss St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

72 Prentiss St, Unit 2

72 Prentiss St
WatertownMA02472

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property at 993 Massachusetts Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

993 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 995 Massachusetts Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

995 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 67 Grove St

$2,225

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$2,225

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$2,225

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

67 Grove St

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 215 Massachusetts Ave

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

215 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 47

215 Massachusetts Ave
ArlingtonMA02474
property at 422 High St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

422 High St, Unit 9

422 High St
MedfordMA02155
property at 133 Warren St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

133 Warren St, Unit 5

133 Warren St
WatertownMA02472
property at 183 Rindge Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

183 Rindge Ave

CambridgeMA02140
property at 9 Heath Rd

$2,325

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$2,325

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$2,325

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

9 Heath Rd

ArlingtonMA02474

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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 $1,650. Old Colony Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Belmont Center apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brattle Drive ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Blair Pond EstatesRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Arlington Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
Mass Ave 333-Allen Street Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath 650sf1BR,1BA$2,050
Atmark CambridgeS2Studio,1BA$2,068

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belmont Center, MA

As of December 22, 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 137 Trapelo Rd Model at 137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33 starting at $2,300 with a $0.23 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow 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
137 Trapelo Rd, Unit #125-33137 Trapelo Rd1BR,1BA$0.23
77 Gordon St, Unit #177 Gordon St2BR,2BA$0.23
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
195 Mount Auburn St, Unit 1195 Mount Auburn St2BR,1BA$0.22
43 May St, Unit G343 May St2BR,2BA$0.22
193 Mount Auburn St, Unit 3193 Mount Auburn St2BR,1BA$0.22
54 Park Ave, Unit 11154 Park Ave1BR,1BA$0.21

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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 656 Apartments for Rent in Belmont Center, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $11,000. There are also 440 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Belmont Center ranging from $960 to $19,500.

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 $960 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,396.

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 $2,400 to $6,006, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $7,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $960 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,300.

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