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Rental Market Trends in Belmont, NC

What is the average rent in Belmont, NC?

$1,490/month

Average Rent

752 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Belmont, NC is $1,490 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Belmont rent prices are 9% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Belmont, you can expect to pay about $1,511 per month for a studio, $1,490 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,652 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,922 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,511/month
503 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,490/month
752 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,652/month
1,082 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,922/month
1,346 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,660/month
964 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,239/month
1,583 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,800/month
2,522 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,057/month
1,606 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Belmont, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $31 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Belmont, NC
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Belmont, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
35% $1,001 - $1,500/month
53% $1,501 - $2,000/month
6% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Belmont, NC?

Because the average rent in Belmont is $1,490, you’ll want to make about $4,966 per month or $59,592 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.

City

Belmont, NC

418 Available Apartments for Rent

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The Banks at Mt. Holly Apartments

The Banks at Mt. Holly Apartments

63 Caldwell Dr,
Belmont, NC 28012

$1,449 - $2,335

1-3 Beds

Riverside Flats at Aberfoyle Village

Riverside Flats at Aberfoyle Village

1200 River Dr,
Belmont, NC 28012

$1,450 - $1,925

1-3 Beds

The Bend at Cramerton Mills

The Bend at Cramerton Mills

216 Meyers Ridge Rd,
Cramerton, NC 28032

$2,037 - $2,773

3-4 Beds

Reverie Belmont

Reverie Belmont

520 Mc Lean St,
Belmont, NC 28012

$1,513 - $2,116 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

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United States North Carolina Belmont Rental Trends

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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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