605 Concord at Fresh Pond
605 Concord Ave,
Cambridge, MA 02138
Studio - 3 Beds | $2,800 - $5,700
Rental Market Trends in Belmont, MA
What is the average rent in Belmont, MA?
$3,014/month
Average Rent
765 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+8.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Belmont, MA is $3,014 per month. This is 84% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/month, making Belmont one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Belmont, you can expect to pay about $2,651 per month for a studio, $3,014 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,977 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,545 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Belmont, MA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 8.8%, which averages out to $264 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Belmont, MA
Last Updated July 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
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33%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
67%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Belmont?
Based on current rent prices, Cushing Square, Belmont Hill and Payson Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Belmont.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Belmont?
Based on current rent prices, Belmont Center, Payson Park and Belmont Hill are the most expensive neighborhoods in Belmont.
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Which Belmont neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Belmont with the most apartments available are Belmont Center, Cushing Square and Payson Park .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Belmont, MA?
Because the average rent in Belmont is $3,014, you’ll want to make about $10,046 per month or $120,552 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Belmont, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Belmont, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,584/month
$2,655/month
One Bedroom
$2,050/month
$3,026/month
Two Bedroom
$2,854/month
$3,913/month
Three Bedroom
$2,534/month
$4,545/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.