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Rental Market Trends in Belmont, NC

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Belmont, NC is $1,441/month.

Rent in Belmont is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.

$1,441/month

Average Rent

746 Sq Ft

Average Size

-0.9%

Change / Year

275

Available Apartments

Belmont rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Belmont average $1,389 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Belmont average $1,441 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Belmont average $1,667 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Belmont average $1,915 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,389/month
503 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,441/month
746 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,667/month
1,079 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,915/month
1,346 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,583/month
497 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,367/month
1,600 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,454/month
2,768 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,994/month
1,244 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Belmont, NC?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.9%, which averages out to $13 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Belmont, NC

September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Belmont, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
11% $700 - $1,000/month
28% $1,001 - $1,500/month
56% $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 $1,441, you’ll want to make about $4,803 per month or $57,636 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

275 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Belmont, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Belmont, NC 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.

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    Mount Holly

    Avg Rent: $1,340/month

  • Lake Wylie

    Lake Wylie

    Avg Rent: $1,305/month

  • Gastonia

    Gastonia

    Avg Rent: $1,160/month

  • Stanley

    Stanley

    Avg Rent: $485/month

  • Dallas

    Dallas

    Avg Rent: $1,217/month

  • Charlotte

    Charlotte

    Avg Rent: $1,480/month

Apartment Communities in Belmont We Think You'll Love

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

Riverside Flats at Aberfoyle Village

Riverside Flats at Aberfoyle Village

1200 River Dr,
Belmont, NC 28012

1-3 Beds | $1,420 - $1,950

Chronicle Mill

Chronicle Mill

96 E Catawba St,
Belmont, NC 28012

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,280 - $1,974

The Bend at Cramerton Mills

The Bend at Cramerton Mills

160 Lillian St,
Cramerton, NC 28032

3-4 Beds | $2,046 - $3,162

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Belmont?

The average rent in Belmont is $1,441 per month, which is 13.5% lower than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in Belmont?

The average rent for a house in Belmont, NC is $2,367 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Belmont?

Rents in Belmont, NC are decreasing, with prices down 0.9% year-over-year and $13 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Belmont?

In Belmont, NC, 56% 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 September 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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