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

Furnished Studio-San Francisco - Belmont
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3633 Colegrove Apartments

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Downtown Belmont, Belmont, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Belmont?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Belmont Studio Apartments | $2,623 | $1,750 | $3,547 |
Downtown Belmont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,188 | $2,350 | $4,211 |
Downtown Belmont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,914 | $2,748 | $5,363 |
Downtown Belmont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,387 | $3,499 | $6,137 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Belmont Neighborhood of Belmont, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bonnie Brae Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
3633 Colegrove Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Hillsdale Garden | 1 Bed/1 Bath_a10b | 1BR,1BA | $2,519 |
The Madison Belmont | Westchester | 1BR,1BA | $2,537 |
Crestview Apartments | Plan H: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Belmont Square Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
Crestview Apartments | Plan H: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
Trestle | Plan 1D | 1BR,1BA | $4.96 |
Bay Terrace | The Teresa | 2BR,1BA | $3.69 |
The Madison Belmont | Westchester | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
Lantern Cove | Alderwood | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
Laurel Crossing Apartment Homes | Poppy Premier | 1BR,1BA | $3.72 |
CitySouth | Delmonico (A1B) | 1BR,1BA | $4.32 |
3633 Colegrove Apartments | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
Hillsdale Garden | 1 Bed/1 Bath_a10a | 1BR,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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