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property at 21 Highgate St

$930

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$930
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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21 Highgate St

BostonMA02134
property at 134 Lake St

$950

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$950
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Studio, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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134 Lake St

WalthamMA02451

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property at 7 Justin Rd

$1,000

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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7 Justin Rd

BostonMA02135

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Belmont, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Belmont Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
805 Mount Auburn StStudioStudio,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belmont, MA

As of December 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Belmont area is the $0.22 price per square foot 27 Cameron Ave Model at 27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B in the in the Harvard Square neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Belmont apartment is the 20 Brock St Model at 20 Brock St, Unit 2 starting at $2,200 with a $0.22 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth's neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Belmont apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
27 Cameron Ave, Unit 1B27 Cameron AveStudio ,1BA$0.22
20 Brock St, Unit 220 Brock St1BR,1BA$0.22
7 Barrows St, Unit 1B7 Barrows StStudio ,1BA$0.22
9 Barrows St, Unit B9 Barrows StStudio ,1BA$0.22
15 Higgins St, Unit A15 Higgins St1BR,1BA$0.18
79 Washington St, Unit 1279 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
87 Washington St, Unit 687 Washington StStudio ,1BA$0.21
5 Barrows St, Unit #15 Barrows St1BR,1BA$0.21
5 Barrows St, Unit 15 Barrows St1BR,1BA$0.21
54 Park Ave, Unit 11154 Park Ave1BR,1BA$0.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Belmont

What type of rentals are currently available in Belmont?

There are currently 1868 Apartments for Rent in Belmont, MA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $13,000. There are also 1543 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Belmont ranging from $725 to $19,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Belmont ranges from $725 to $19,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,549.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Belmont range from $2,400 to $7,227, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $7,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,000.

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