Cheap Homes for Rent in the Belmont Center Neighborhood of Belmont, MA from $900 (78 Rentals)

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property at 74 Sharon St

$900

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$900

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1 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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74 Sharon St

MedfordMA02155
property at 6 Hill St

$900 - $1,200

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$900 - $1,200

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$900 - $1,200

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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6 Hill St

SomervilleMA02144
property at 43 Coolidge Hill Rd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

43 Coolidge Hill Rd

WatertownMA02472

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property at 9 Ryder St

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

9 Ryder St

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 1 Park Terrace

$1,900 - $3,400

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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1 Park Terrace

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 1080 Massachusetts Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

Studio Rentals

Available Sep 1

1080 Massachusetts Ave

ArlingtonMA02476
property at 86 Prentiss St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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86 Prentiss St, Unit 2

86 Prentiss St
WatertownMA02472
property at 43 White St

$1,895 - $2,095

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$2,095

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$2,095

1 Bedroom Rentals

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43 White St

BelmontMA02478

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property at 50 Cushing Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

50 Cushing Ave

BelmontMA02478
property at 66 Homer Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Rentals

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66 Homer Ave, Unit 106

66 Homer Ave
CambridgeMA02138
property at 189 Concord Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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189 Concord Ave, Unit Concord Studio

189 Concord Ave
CambridgeMA02138
property at 245 Main St

$2,000 - $2,975

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$2,100

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$2,100

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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245 Main St

WatertownMA02472

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property at 45 Rice St

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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45 Rice St

CambridgeMA02140
property at 97 Summer St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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97 Summer St

WatertownMA02472
property at 60 Homer Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

60 Homer Ave

CambridgeMA02138
property at 1 Brattle Dr

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 15

1 Brattle Dr, Unit 1

1 Brattle Dr
ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 146 Hillside Rd

$2,200 - $3,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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146 Hillside Rd

WatertownMA02472
property at 32 Hamilton Rd

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 1

32 Hamilton Rd

ArlingtonMA02474
property at 100 Summer St

$2,250 - $3,200

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$2,250

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$2,250

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

100 Summer St

WatertownMA02472

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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
Blair Pond EstatesRenovated StudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Old Colony Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,100
Hamilton Place1BR1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belmont Center, MA

As of August 23, 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 118 Clay St Model at 118 Clay St, Unit 2 starting at $3,000 with a $0.30 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
118 Clay St, Unit 2118 Clay St2BR,1BA$0.30
101 Fayerweather St, Unit 2101 Fayerweather St3BR,1BA$0.40
1 Victoria St1 Victoria St4BR,2BA$0.45
101 Fayerweather St, Unit B101 Fayerweather St1BR,1BA$0.24
8 Homer St8 Homer St3BR,1BA$0.28
146 W Adams St146 W Adams St6BR,2BA$0.78
11 Nichols Ave, Unit #311 Nichols Ave1BR,1BA$1.15
64 Henderson St64 Henderson St4BR,3BA$0.47
65 Olcott St, Unit 165 Olcott St2BR,1BA$1.88

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Belmont Center, Belmont, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Belmont Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Belmont Center?

There are currently 521 Apartments for Rent in Belmont Center, MA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $9,500. There are also 492 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Belmont Center ranging from $900 to $12,900.

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 $900 to $12,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,951.

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 $2,750 to $7,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $7,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.

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