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Rental Market Trends in Belmont, NC

What is the average rent in Belmont, NC?

$1,450/month

Average Rent

751 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

Belmont, NC Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Belmont, NC is $1,450 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Belmont rent prices are 12% lower than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Belmont average $1,325 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Belmont average $1,450 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Belmont average $1,678 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Belmont average $1,938 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,325/month
503 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,450/month
751 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,678/month
1,079 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,938/month
1,346 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,648/month
958 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,257/month
1,700 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,012/month
2,336 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,077/month
1,609 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Belmont, NC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.1%, which averages out to $30 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Belmont, NC
Last Updated June 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 $1,450, you’ll want to make about $4,833 per month or $57,996 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.

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Belmont, NC

358 Available Apartments for Rent

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Riverside Flats at Aberfoyle Village

Riverside Flats at Aberfoyle Village

1200 River Dr,
Belmont, NC 28012

$1,420 - $1,825

1-3 Beds

Chronicle Mill

Chronicle Mill

96 E Catawba St,
Belmont, NC 28012

$1,279 - $2,177

Studio - 2 Beds

The Banks at Mt. Holly Apartments

The Banks at Mt. Holly Apartments

63 Caldwell Dr,
Belmont, NC 28012

$1,499 - $2,335

1-3 Beds

The Bend at Cramerton Mills

The Bend at Cramerton Mills

216 Meyers Ridge Rd,
Cramerton, NC 28032

$2,157 - $3,045

3-4 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 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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