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

18 Banks St

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45 Wilson Ave, Unit 1

42-44 Wilson Ave

43 Burnham St

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18 Winslow Rd

92 Oak Ave

403 Trapelo Rd

125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 12
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125 Trapelo Rd, Unit 12

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35 Grant Ave, Unit 35

18 Payson Rd

30 Slade St

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422 Trapelo Rd, Unit 2

519 Belmont St

61-63 Moraine St

125 Trapelo Rd

386 Common St

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30 Slade St

239 Grove St

Brattle Drive Apartments

Old Colony Apartments

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14 Massachusetts Ave, Unit Lexington studio

33 Middle St

1 Brattle Dr, Unit 1

89 Trapelo Rd

11 Brattle Dr, Unit 5

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15 Lyman St, Unit #3
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12 Brattle Dr, Unit 1

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22 Daniels Ct, Unit 1

12 Brattle Dr, Unit 6

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87 Cliffe Ave, Unit In-Law Apt

30 Appleton St

1 Brattle Dr, Unit 8

2 Brattle Dr, Unit 7

12 Brattle Dr, Unit 10

3 Brattle Dr, Unit 10

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Waltham Overlook
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22 Summer Ave

100 Bacon St

56 Jacqueline Rd, Unit Waltham Condo 56-12

40 Dudley St

8 Brattle Dr, Unit 2

116 Trapelo Rd

24 Beck Rd, Unit Loft

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ReNew Waltham

550 Belmont St, Unit 2

550 Belmont St, Unit 2
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Rock Meadow, Belmont, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rock Meadow?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Meadow Studio Apartments | $2,439 | $1,650 | $3,199 |
| Rock Meadow 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,768 | $1,900 | $4,405 |
| Rock Meadow 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,513 | $1,500 | $5,790 |
| Rock Meadow 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,064 | $3,000 | $7,860 |
| Rock Meadow 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,550 | $3,500 | $5,400 |
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There are currently 99 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rock Meadow Neighborhood of Belmont, MA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Colony Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| ReNew Waltham | Anderson | 1BR,1BA | $2,359 |
| Waltham Overlook | A1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2,655 |
| Windsor Village at Waltham | The Dartmouth | 1BR,1BA | $2,674 |
| The Artemis at Arlington Heights | S1A | Studio,1BA | $2,695 |
| The Ridge | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,719 |
| The Merc | 1BR-D | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Central St | 54 Central St | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.08 |
| 54 Central St | 54 Central St | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.08 |
| 16 Appleton Place | 16 Appleton Place | 3BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Avalon at Lexington Hills | B14TD | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.22 |
| 17 Stratton Ter, Unit 3 | 17 Stratton Ter | 4BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 422 Trapelo Rd, Unit 2 | 422 Trapelo Rd | 3BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Windsor Village at Waltham | The Faneuil | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.24 |
| 40 Townly Rd, Unit 3 | 40 Townly Rd | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| 22 Daniels Ct, Unit 1 | 22 Daniels Ct | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 18 Winslow Rd | 18 Winslow Rd | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRock Meadow, Belmont, MA
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3.0Pet Friendly
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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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