Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Longmont, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Longmont, CO rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,798/month. Month to month, rent cooled 4.2%, reflecting a recent easing in prices after a period of stability.

  • Longmont sits 7.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 141 total rentals available to renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Longmont rent for about $1,285/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,398/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,695/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $2,500/month and 4+ bedrooms run $3,145/month. Houses command a median rent of $2,575/month compared to $1,552/month for apartments, providing distinct price tiers by property type.

Median rent

Median rent in Longmont

$1,797/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Longmont is $1,797 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $152 less per month.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Longmont

141

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Longmont rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,552, whereas a house costs $2,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Longmont run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,285

1%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,397

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,695

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,500

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,145

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,285

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,397

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,145

Last 30 days

No Change

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$1,797
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,675
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Longmont, CO is 33% lower than the median rent in Berthoud, CO.

Discover rentals in Longmont, CO

1050 17th Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Longmont

1050 17th Ave #2, Longmont, CO 80501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 29

1363 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

1363

1363 S Coffman St, Longmont, CO 80501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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

Apartment for rent

1060 17th Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Longmont

1060 17th Ave #2, Longmont, CO 80501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 10

1112 17th Ave #D - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Longmont

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 17

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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 $1,797 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Longmont?

Average rent prices in Longmont have decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Longmont rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Longmont is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $152 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?

Longmont's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,700 monthly. These figures represent current pricing across the city's rental inventory.

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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