Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Longmont, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Longmont, CO rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,810/month. Renters today are paying $12 less per month on average than last year, while month over month rent climbed 1.3%.

  • Longmont sits 6.2% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 160 total rentals offering a modest market size for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Longmont run around $1,641/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,298/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,662/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,150/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Longmont

$1,810/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Longmont is $1,810 per month as of July 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $120 less per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Longmont

160

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Longmont rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Longmont, CO

Average rent prices in Longmont have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Longmont, CO

Rent prices in Longmont vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Longmont is $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,592. 1-bedroom apartments in Longmont run $1,305 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,641

1%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,297

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,662

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,500

6%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,150

5%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,641

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,297

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,662

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Longmont, CO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Longmont, CO compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Longmont and Berthoud by all bedroom counts and property types.

Longmont

Median rent price$1,810
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,805
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Longmont, CO is 35% lower than the median rent in Berthoud, CO.

Discover rentals in Longmont, CO

1839 Terry St. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

1839 Terry St.

1839 Terry St, Longmont, CO 80501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

546 Atwood Street - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.5

Very good

546 Atwood Street

546 Atwood St, Longmont, CO 80501

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,120–$1,850

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

1050 17th Ave #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Longmont

1050 17th Ave #8, Longmont, CO 80501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 28

1050 17th Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Longmont

1050 17th Ave #5, Longmont, CO 80501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 10

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Frequently asked questions for Longmont, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Longmont rental market.

How much is rent in Longmont?

The average rent in Longmont is $1,810 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Longmont?

Average rent prices in Longmont have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Longmont rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Longmont is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $120 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Longmont?

To comfortably afford rent in Longmont, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Longmont?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Longmont average around $1,420/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,710/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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