Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Belmont Hill Neighborhood of Belmont, MA from $900 (56 Rentals)

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163 Belmont St, Unit Room
$1,000
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$1,000

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$1,000
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

163 Belmont St, Unit Room

163 Belmont StBelmont, MA 02478
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property at 43 Burnham St

$2,500 - $2,800

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

43 Burnham 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 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,350

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$2,350

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$2,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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125 Trapelo Rd

BelmontMA02478

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property at 19-21-21 Mt Vernon St

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

19-21-21 Mt Vernon St

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

Available Aug 1

86 Prentiss St, Unit 2

86 Prentiss St
WatertownMA02472
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28 Commonwealth Rd, Unit 3
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

28 Commonwealth Rd, Unit 3

28 Commonwealth RdWatertown, MA 02472
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property at 1 Brattle Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 3

1 Brattle Dr, Unit 1

1 Brattle Dr
ArlingtonMA02474

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property at 40 Dudley St

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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40 Dudley St

ArlingtonMA02476
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11 Old Colony Ln, Unit #7
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

11 Old Colony Ln, Unit #7

11 Old Colony LnArlington, MA 02476
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property at 24 Beck Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

24 Beck Rd, Unit Loft

24 Beck Rd
ArlingtonMA02476
property at 116 Trapelo Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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116 Trapelo Rd

WalthamMA02452

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property at 1033 Massachusetts Ave

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1033 Massachusetts Ave, Unit 10

1033 Massachusetts Ave
ArlingtonMA02476
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Finch Cambridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Finch Cambridge

671-675 Concord AveCambridge, MA 02138
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78-86 Prentiss St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

78-86 Prentiss St

78-86 Prentiss StWatertown, MA 02472
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 Aug 1

9 Ryder St

ArlingtonMA02476
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119 Pleasant St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

119 Pleasant St

119 Pleasant StArlington, MA 02476
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Belmont Hill, Belmont, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Belmont Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Belmont Hill area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at 840-846 Massachusetts Ave priced from $1,200. 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 Hill apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
840-846 Massachusetts Ave840 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
The Artemis at Arlington HeightsS1AStudio,1BA$2,590
Avalon at Lexington HillsA31BR,1BA$2,750
Arlington 360A1.2R1BR,1BA$3,042

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belmont Hill, MA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Belmont Hill area is the $0.30 price per square foot 11 Hill Rd Model at 11 Hill Rd, Unit 11 Hill in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Belmont Hill apartment is the 16 Appleton Place Model at 16 Appleton Place starting at $4,100 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Belmont Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11 Hill Rd, Unit 11 Hill11 Hill Rd2BR,2BA$0.30
16 Appleton Place16 Appleton Place3BR,2BA$2.16
The Legacy at Arlington Center2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Flat2BR,2BA$2.18
Avalon at Lexington HillsB14TD2BR,2.5BA$3.13
41 Loomis St, Unit 4141 Loomis St3BR,2BA$2.03
22 Chandler St, Unit 222 Chandler St3BR,2BA$2.84
384 School St, Unit 1384 School St2BR,1BA$2.14
163 Belmont St, Unit Room163 Belmont St3BR,1BA$0.91
61 Grove St61 Grove St2BR,1BA$2.27
28 Commonwealth Rd, Unit 328 Commonwealth Rd1BR,1BA$2.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Belmont Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Belmont Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Belmont Hill is at 840-846 Massachusetts Ave listed at $1,200.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Belmont Hill Apartment is $2,000 at Old Colony Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Belmont Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Belmont Hill is starting from $2,300 at Old Colony Apartments.

What is the most affordable Belmont Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Belmont Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parkside Place and starts from $5,138.

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