Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Longmont, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Longmont, CO rent slipped 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Renters today are paying $62 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.9% month-over-month increase in October 2026.

  • Longmont's median rent matches the national median of $1,900/month exactly. The city has a total of 157 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Longmont run at $1,435/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,310/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,750/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,462/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,850/month. These figures show the range renters face by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Longmont

$1,900/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Longmont is $1,900 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Longmont

157

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Longmont rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Longmont, CO

Average rent prices in Longmont have increased by 2% 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 $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Longmont run $1,302 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,435

No Change

8%

1 bedroom

$1,310

4%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,750

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,462

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,850

3%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,435

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,310

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,462

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

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$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Longmont, CO is 28% lower than the median rent in Berthoud, CO.

Discover rentals in Longmont, CO

512 Alpine St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Longmont

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
CRISMAN II APARTMENTS - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.3

Very good

CRISMAN II APARTMENTS

680 State Highway 66, Longmont, CO 80504

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$843–$1,858

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1344 S Coffman St #106 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Longmont

1344 S Coffman St #106, Longmont, CO 80501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,199

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,900 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Longmont?

Average rent prices in Longmont have increased by 2% 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 roughly the same as the national average.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Longmont?

To comfortably afford rent in Longmont, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the best rental deals in Longmont, with rents running about 8% lower than September, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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