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Rental Market Trends in Belmont, NC

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Belmont, NC is $1,461/month.

Rent in Belmont is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.

$1,461/month

Average Rent

749 Sq Ft

Average Size

-0.2%

Change / Year

339

Available Apartments

Belmont rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Belmont average $1,315 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Belmont average $1,461 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Belmont average $1,664 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Belmont average $1,906 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,315/month
503 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,461/month
749 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,664/month
1,079 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,906/month
1,346 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,649/month
716 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,390/month
1,904 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,793/month
2,571 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,972/month
1,535 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Belmont, NC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $2 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Belmont, NC

July 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 $1,461, you’ll want to make about $4,870 per month or $58,440 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

339 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Belmont We Think You'll Love

Riverside Flats at Aberfoyle Village

Riverside Flats at Aberfoyle Village

1200 River Dr,
Belmont, NC 28012

1-3 Beds | $1,470 - $1,825

Chronicle Mill

Chronicle Mill

96 E Catawba St,
Belmont, NC 28012

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,360 - $1,952

The Banks at Mt. Holly Apartments

The Banks at Mt. Holly Apartments

63 Caldwell Dr,
Belmont, NC 28012

1-2 Beds | $1,449 - $2,299

The Bend at Cramerton Mills

The Bend at Cramerton Mills

216 Meyers Ridge Rd,
Cramerton, NC 28032

3-4 Beds | $2,157 - $3,045

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Belmont?

The average rent in Belmont is $1,461 per month, which is 12.1% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Belmont?

The average rent for a house in Belmont, NC is $2,390 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Belmont?

Rents in Belmont, NC are decreasing, with prices down 0.2% year-over-year and $2 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Belmont?

In Belmont, NC, 53% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

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 June 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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