Renting With CityFHEPS in Belmont, Bronx: 2026 Guide

Two active CityFHEPS listings in Belmont right now. That's the whole market. If you're searching this neighborhood with a voucher, you need to know exactly what you're working with before you spend time on it.

Belmont sits in zip code 10458, anchored by Arthur Avenue and the cluster of Italian markets and restaurants that have defined the block for decades. It's a neighborhood where landlords tend to know each other and word travels fast. That cuts both ways for voucher holders.

What the 2026 Caps Actually Allow

The CityFHEPS payment standards for 2026 set a hard ceiling on what the program will cover. For Belmont, and every other NYC neighborhood, those numbers are:

• Studio: $2,646
• One-bedroom: $2,762
• Two-bedroom: $3,058
• Three-bedroom: $3,811
• Four-bedroom: $4,111

Those figures come directly from NYC HRA's CityFHEPS payment standards (DSS-8r). They update once a year. If a landlord is quoting you a rent above the cap for your bedroom size, the voucher won't cover the gap unless you can make up the difference out of pocket, and HRA limits how much of your own income can go toward rent.

The good news for larger households: both active listings in Belmont fall at or below their respective caps. The current inventory skews toward three- and four-bedroom units, which is where the caps have the most room. A four-bedroom cap of $4,111 gives meaningful flexibility in a borough where rents on larger apartments can climb quickly.

What the Current Inventory Looks Like

As of this writing, 1 CityFHEPS listings are active in Belmont. The median rent is $3,600, with a range from $3,600 to $3,600. The breakdown: One is a 3-bedroom.

That's a thin market. Both listings are on the larger end, which means if you're a single adult or a couple looking for a studio or one-bedroom, Belmont's active inventory won't serve you right now. Check CityFHEPS apartments across the Bronx for a wider view.

For families who need three or four bedrooms, the current listings are worth a serious look. The rents sit below the 2026 caps for their respective bedroom sizes, which means the voucher math works without any out-of-pocket top-up, assuming the units pass HRA inspection and the landlord completes the paperwork.

Sample Listings in Belmont

Here are the current active CityFHEPS listings in the neighborhood:

• 3BR listed at $3,600, 1 bath

Both are on Wade Square. Before you contact either landlord, run the address through the rent analyzer to confirm the rent sits within the 2026 payment standard for that bedroom size. It takes two minutes and prevents a wasted trip.

How to Approach Landlords in a Thin Market

When there are only two listings in a neighborhood, you don't have the luxury of being passive. A few things that move the process forward:

First, come prepared with the DSS-8r. Print the current payment standards from NYC HRA and bring them to every showing. Landlords who are new to CityFHEPS often have outdated assumptions about what the program covers. The form is the fastest way to reset that conversation.

Second, ask directly whether the landlord has worked with CityFHEPS before. A landlord who has completed the HRA packet once will move faster than one doing it for the first time. First-timers aren't disqualifying, but you should budget extra time for the approval process.

Third, don't anchor your entire search to Belmont. The comparable neighborhoods in the data, South Bronx, Mott Haven, Hunts Point, Morrisania, all have more active inventory and similar transit access. If you find a unit in Belmont, great. If not, those neighborhoods are the logical next step, not a fallback.

Transit and Location Considerations

The subway station data for Belmont isn't available in our current dataset. What's well-documented is that Fordham Road, the major commercial corridor just north of the neighborhood, connects to the B and D trains. Arthur Avenue itself is walkable from that corridor. If transit access is a hard requirement for your household, verify the specific address against the MTA map before committing.

The neighborhood's proximity to Fordham University and the Bronx Zoo shapes the rental market in ways that matter for voucher holders. Landlords near the university sometimes prefer student tenants and may be less familiar with voucher programs. The blocks closer to the zoo and the residential interior of Belmont tend to have more long-term tenants and landlords with more experience handling subsidy paperwork.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 2026 CityFHEPS rent caps for Belmont?

The 2026 payment standards are $2,646 for a studio, $2,762 for a one-bedroom, $3,058 for a two-bedroom, $3,811 for a three-bedroom, and $4,111 for a four-bedroom. These apply citywide, so the same caps cover Belmont as they do any other NYC neighborhood.

Can a landlord in Belmont charge more than the CityFHEPS cap?

The voucher will only cover up to the payment standard for your bedroom size. If a landlord lists above the cap, you'd be responsible for the difference, and HRA rules limit how much of your own income you can put toward rent. In practice, units listed above the cap are often a dead end unless the landlord is willing to lower the asking price.

Why are there so few CityFHEPS listings in Belmont right now?

Belmont is a small, tight-knit neighborhood centered around Arthur Avenue. Landlord participation in voucher programs varies block by block, and the overall inventory in zip code 10458 is limited. Broadening your search to comparable Bronx neighborhoods like Morrisania or Mott Haven will give you more options at similar price points.

Does Belmont have subway access?

The neighborhood's subway access is not listed in our current data. Belmont is generally served by bus lines along Fordham Road and Arthur Avenue, and the B/D trains at Fordham Road are within walking distance for many blocks in the area. Confirm transit access for any specific address before signing a lease.

What should I bring when approaching a Belmont landlord about CityFHEPS?

Bring your CityFHEPS voucher documentation, a copy of the current DSS-8r payment standards from NYC HRA, and your voucher approval letter. Showing a landlord the exact cap for your bedroom size, in writing, from the official form, removes ambiguity and speeds up the conversation considerably.

Browse the current CityFHEPS listings in Belmont and use the voucher eligibility tool to confirm your bedroom size before reaching out to either landlord, the four-bedroom cap of $4,111 is the highest threshold in play right now, and knowing exactly where you stand saves everyone time.