Studio Apartment Rent in Belmont, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Belmont, California as of October 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $3,798 and +96% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Belmont
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Belmont
Compare Belmont's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Taft | $870 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 7 | California City | $940 |
| 8 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 9 | Paradise | $970 |
| 10 | Eureka | $980 |
| 11 | Oroville | $985 |
| 12 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 14 | Anderson | $1,060 |
| 15 | Shafter | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montecito | $3,570 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 13 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 14 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
| 15 | Saratoga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Belmont.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Belmont |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos, CA | 2.2 mi | $2,430 | $-100 (-4%) |
| San Mateo, CA | 2.7 mi | $2,537 | +$7 (0%) |
| Foster City, CA | 3.6 mi | $3,130 | +$600 (+24%) |
| Redwood City, CA | 5.1 mi | $2,560 | +$30 (+1%) |
| Burlingame, CA | 5.5 mi | $2,409 | $-121 (-5%) |
| Half Moon Bay, CA | 8.4 mi | $2,070 | $-460 (-18%) |
| Millbrae, CA | 9.2 mi | $2,790 | +$260 (+10%) |
| Menlo Park, CA | 9.3 mi | $2,560 | +$30 (+1%) |
| San Bruno, CA | 12 mi | $2,190 | $-340 (-13%) |
| Palo Alto, CA | 12.4 mi | $2,900 | +$370 (+15%) |
| South San Francisco, CA | 12.9 mi | $2,130 | $-400 (-16%) |
| East Palo Alto, CA | 13.3 mi | $2,150 | $-380 (-15%) |
Studio rent in Belmont — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Belmont?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Belmont, California is $2,530 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $3,798.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Belmont?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $101,200 ($8,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $48.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Belmont expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Belmont's studio median of $2,530 is +96% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 97th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Belmont rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Belmont ranks #311 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Belmont?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include San Carlos ($2,430), Burlingame ($2,409), Half Moon Bay ($2,070).