Studio Apartment Rent in Belmont, MA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Belmont, Massachusetts as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $3,249 and +99% 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 Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicopee | $970 |
| 2 | Holyoke | $970 |
| 3 | Westfield | $1,000 |
| 4 | Gardner | $1,010 |
| 5 | New Bedford | $1,030 |
| 6 | Springfield | $1,055 |
| 7 | Fitchburg | $1,080 |
| 8 | Pittsfield | $1,120 |
| 9 | Spencer | $1,160 |
| 10 | Webster | $1,160 |
| 11 | Fall River | $1,170 |
| 12 | Leominster | $1,190 |
| 13 | Lawrence | $1,290 |
| 14 | Haverhill | $1,300 |
| 15 | Amherst | $1,330 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Massachusetts
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $3,360 |
| 2 | Wellesley | $3,180 |
| 3 | Brookline | $3,133 |
| 4 | Cambridge | $3,080 |
| 5 | Concord | $2,780 |
| 6 | Wilmington | $2,690 |
| 7 | Somerville | $2,633 |
| 8 | Burlington | $2,580 |
| 9 | Bedford | $2,580 |
| 10 | Belmont (this page) | $2,570 |
| 11 | Boston | $2,544 |
| 12 | Ashland | $2,500 |
| 13 | Winchester | $2,470 |
| 14 | Swampscott | $2,470 |
| 15 | Medford | $2,470 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Belmont.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Belmont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington, MA | 1.9 mi | $2,200 | $-370 (-14%) |
| Newton, MA | 3.2 mi | $2,445 | $-125 (-5%) |
| Waltham, MA | 3.9 mi | $2,463 | $-107 (-4%) |
| Winchester, MA | 4.7 mi | $2,470 | $-100 (-4%) |
| Lexington, MA | 5.1 mi | $3,360 | +$790 (+31%) |
| Somerville, MA | 5.3 mi | $2,633 | +$63 (+2%) |
| Cambridge, MA | 5.3 mi | $3,080 | +$510 (+20%) |
| Medford, MA | 5.4 mi | $2,470 | $-100 (-4%) |
| Brookline, MA | 5.5 mi | $3,133 | +$563 (+22%) |
| Woburn, MA | 6.7 mi | $2,350 | $-220 (-9%) |
| Burlington, MA | 7.6 mi | $2,580 | +$10 (0%) |
| Boston, MA | 8.1 mi | $2,544 | $-26 (-1%) |
Studio rent in Belmont — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Belmont?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Belmont, Massachusetts is $2,570 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $3,249.
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 $102,800 ($8,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $49.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Belmont expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Belmont's studio median of $2,570 is +99% 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 Massachusetts?
Among the 106 cities in Massachusetts with studio data, Belmont ranks #97 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Belmont?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Arlington ($2,200), Newton ($2,445), Waltham ($2,463).