Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rock Meadow Neighborhood of Belmont, MA from $1,300 (99 Rentals)

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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 16

125 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478
property at 45 Slade St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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45 Slade St, Unit 1

45 Slade St
BelmontMA02478
property at 18 Banks St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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18 Banks St

BelmontMA02478
property at 43 Burnham St

$2,800

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$2,800

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$2,800

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

43 Burnham St

BelmontMA02478
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18 Winslow Rd
$2,900
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$2,900

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$2,900
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

18 Winslow Rd

18 Winslow RdBelmont, MA 02478
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property at 92 Oak Ave

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

92 Oak Ave

BelmontMA02478
property at 403 Trapelo Rd

$2,900

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$2,900

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$2,900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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403 Trapelo Rd

BelmontMA02478

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property at 125 Trapelo Rd

$2,995

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$2,995

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$2,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 12

125 Trapelo Rd
BelmontMA02478
property at 18 Payson Rd

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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18 Payson Rd

BelmontMA02478
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422 Trapelo Rd, Unit 2
$3,000
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$3,000

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$3,000
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422 Trapelo Rd, Unit 2

422 Trapelo RdBelmont, MA 02478
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property at 519 Belmont St

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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519 Belmont 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

$2,300 - $2,995

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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125 Trapelo Rd

BelmontMA02478
property at 386 Common St

$2,700

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$2,700

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$2,700

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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386 Common St

BelmontMA02478
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The Bradford
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bradford

525 Common StBelmont, MA 02478

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property at 30 Slade St

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

30 Slade St

BelmontMA02478
property at 33 Middle St

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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33 Middle St

WalthamMA02451
property at 89 Trapelo Rd

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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89 Trapelo Rd

WalthamMA02452
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15 Lyman St, Unit #3
$2,195
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$2,195

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$2,195
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 31

15 Lyman St, Unit #3

15 Lyman StWaltham, MA 02452
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22 Daniels Ct, Unit 1
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

22 Daniels Ct, Unit 1

22 Daniels CtWaltham, MA 02453
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87 Cliffe Ave, Unit In-Law Apt
$2,200
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$2,200

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$2,200
Studio Apartment Available Aug 1

87 Cliffe Ave, Unit In-Law Apt

87 Cliffe AveLexington, MA 02420
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property at 30 Appleton St

$2,225 - $2,995

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$2,225

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$2,225

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

30 Appleton St

WalthamMA02453
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Waltham Overlook
$2,290 - $4,205
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$2,290 - $4,205

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Waltham Overlook

15 Dolores AveWaltham, MA 02452
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property at 22 Summer Ave

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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22 Summer Ave

WalthamMA02452
property at 100 Bacon St

$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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100 Bacon St

WalthamMA02451
property at 56 Jacqueline Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 15

56 Jacqueline Rd, Unit Waltham Condo 56-12

56 Jacqueline Rd
WalthamMA02452
property at 40 Dudley St

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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40 Dudley St

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
property at 24 Beck Rd

$2,300

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$2,300

Total Monthly Price
$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

24 Beck Rd, Unit Loft

24 Beck Rd
ArlingtonMA02476
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ReNew Waltham
$2,317 - $3,899
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$2,317 - $3,899

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$2,317 - $3,899
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ReNew Waltham

20 Middlesex CirWaltham, MA 02452
Corporate Housing
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Rock Meadow, Belmont, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rock Meadow Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rock Meadow area of Boston, MA is a Studio unit found at Old Colony Apartments priced from $1,750. ReNew Waltham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,359. Here are the most affordable Rock Meadow apartments for rent in Boston, MA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Old Colony ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
ReNew WalthamAnderson1BR,1BA$2,359
Waltham OverlookA1BR1BR,1BA$2,655
Windsor Village at WalthamThe Dartmouth1BR,1BA$2,674
The Artemis at Arlington HeightsS1AStudio,1BA$2,695
The Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath-A11BR,1BA$2,719
The Merc1BR-D1BR,1BA$2,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock Meadow, MA

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rock Meadow area is the $2.08 price per square foot 54 Central St Model at 54 Central St in the in the Rock Meadow neighborhood starting from $5,400. The second greatest value Rock Meadow apartment is the 54 Central St Model at 54 Central St starting at $5,400 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Rock Meadow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rock Meadow apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
54 Central St54 Central St4BR,3.5BA$2.08
54 Central St54 Central St4BR,3.5BA$2.08
16 Appleton Place16 Appleton Place3BR,2BA$2.16
Avalon at Lexington HillsB14TD2BR,2.5BA$3.22
17 Stratton Ter, Unit 317 Stratton Ter4BR,2BA$2.19
422 Trapelo Rd, Unit 2422 Trapelo Rd3BR,1BA$2.56
Windsor Village at WalthamThe Faneuil2BR,1.5BA$3.24
40 Townly Rd, Unit 340 Townly Rd2BR,2BA$3.00
22 Daniels Ct, Unit 122 Daniels Ct1BR,1BA$2.20
18 Winslow Rd18 Winslow Rd1BR,1BA$3.19

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Rock Meadow, Belmont, MA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rock Meadow Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rock Meadow?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rock Meadow is under $2,800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rock Meadow?

The cheapest apartment in Rock Meadow is Old Colony Apartments which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Rock Meadow costs $5,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rock Meadow?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Rock Meadow that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Rock Meadow?

Cheap apartments in Rock Meadow have an average cost of $374 which is $4,626 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rock Meadow.

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