Belton, MO is a city in Cass County located just south of Kansas City. It has a population of around 22,000 people and is growing rapidly. Belton is known for its low cost of living and close proximity to the amenities and attractions of Kansas City.
The rental market in Belton is vibrant and diverse. There are a wide variety of rental options ranging from single family homes to apartments and townhomes. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $750, while the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment is around $925.
When it comes to schools, Belton is served by the Belton School District and the Cass County R-V School District. Both districts are highly rated and offer excellent education options for students. The Belton School District has a total of nine schools, including one high school, one middle school, and six elementary schools. The Cass County R-V School District has two schools, one high school and one middle school.
Belton has a wide variety of neighborhoods to choose from, ranging from quiet suburban communities to more urban areas. Popular neighborhoods include Northland, East Belton, and South Belton.
The average rental prices of an apartment, townhouse, condo, loft, and single family home in Belton, MO are as follows:
Apartment: $771
Townhouse: $1,236
Condo: $943
Loft: $843
Single family home: $1,173
Rental prices in Belton, MO have seen a steady increase over the last five years. According to Zillow, the median rent price in Belton in 2015 was $837, and in 2020, it was $1,092, representing a 30.7% increase in rent. This trend is consistent with the national average, where rents have been steadily increasing over the last five years.
According to the most recent data from RentCafe, the median rental price for 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom apartments in Belton, MO is $895, $1,095 and $1,245 respectively.
Belton, MO is part of the Belton School District, which is ranked above the national average in terms of academic performance. Belton students generally perform better than their peers across the United States in terms of math and reading proficiency. Belton has also been recognized for its efforts to reduce the achievement gap, with the district earning a "Closing the Achievement Gap" award from the National Center for Education Statistics in 2018. In addition, Belton has been ranked as one of the top 10 districts in the state of Missouri for college and career readiness, based on college-readiness metrics.
1. North Belton
2. South Belton
3. West Belton
4. Belton Lake Estates
5. Country Club Estates
1. Woodridge Estates
2. Hillsboro Estates
3. Thousand Oaks
4. Stonegate Estates
5. Hawks Pointe