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Rental Market Trends in Belton, TX

What is the average rent in Belton, TX?

$1,136/month

Average Rent

696 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Belton, TX is $1,136 per month. This is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Belton more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Belton, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,136 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,374 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,608 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,136/month
696 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,374/month
1,071 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,608/month
1,311 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,191/month
964 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,881/month
1,539 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,453/month
2,255 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,195/month
692 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,482/month
1,479 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Belton, TX?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $12 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 March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Belton, TX
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Belton, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
9% Below $700/month
9% $700 - $1,000/month
73% $1,001 - $1,500/month
9% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Belton, TX?

Because the average rent in Belton is $1,136, you’ll want to make about $3,786 per month or $45,432 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.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Belton, TX is 12.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Belton is 34.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,608. You can expect to pay 10.4% less for groceries, 34.0% more for utilities, and 6.6% more for transportation.

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Belton, TX

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How does Belton, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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The Crossroads at Belton Apartments

The Crossroads at Belton Apartments

1124 W Avenue O,
Belton, TX 76513

$1,170 - $1,400

1-2 Beds

Beyond The Bend

Beyond The Bend

5900 Bend of the River Blvd,
Temple, TX 76502

$1,225 - $1,525

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RIVER SPRINGS AT BARGE RANCH

RIVER SPRINGS AT BARGE RANCH

3300 N Main St,
Belton, TX 76513

$1,200 - $1,850

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Chappell Oaks Apartments

Chappell Oaks Apartments

200 Lake Rd,
Belton, TX 76513

$1,310 - $1,820

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† 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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