Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Belmont Neighborhood of Belmont, CA from $1,700 (18 Rentals)

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Downtown Belmont, Belmont, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Belmont Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Belmont area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Bonnie Brae Terrace priced from $1,750. 3633 Colegrove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,395. Here are the most affordable Downtown Belmont apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bonnie Brae TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$2,395
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b1BR,1BA$2,519
The Madison BelmontWestchester1BR,1BA$2,537
Crestview ApartmentsPlan H: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Belmont, CA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Belmont area is the $3.05 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Belmont Square Apartments in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Downtown Belmont apartment is the Plan H: 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Crestview Apartments starting at $2,625 with a $3.26 price per square foot in the Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Belmont apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Belmont Square Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.05
Crestview ApartmentsPlan H: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.26
TrestlePlan 1D1BR,1BA$4.96
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.69
The Madison BelmontWestchester1BR,1BA$3.38
Lantern CoveAlderwood1BR,1BA$4.17
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesPoppy Premier1BR,1BA$3.72
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$4.32
3633 Colegrove Apartments1B/1B1BR,1BA$3.56
Hillsdale Garden1 Bed/1 Bath_a10a1BR,1BA$4.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Belmont Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Belmont?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Belmont is under $2,882.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Belmont?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Belmont is 3633 Colegrove Apartments which is listed at $2,395, while the average apartment in Downtown Belmont costs $5,882.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Belmont?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Downtown Belmont that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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