Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Longmont, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Longmont rent stands today

    Longmont, CO rent slipped 7.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,795/month. Renters today are paying $133 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.8% month-over-month increase in September 2026.

  • Longmont sits 5.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 166 total rentals offering a smaller but varied market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Longmont are $1,515/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,212/month, and 2-bedrooms are $1,700/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,950/month. The 2-bedroom median rent of $1,700/month reflects a common choice for many renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Longmont

$1,795/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Longmont is $1,795 per month as of September 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $105 less per month.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Longmont

166

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,522, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Longmont run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$1,515

1%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,212

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$1,700

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,500

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,950

2%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,515

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,212

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

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$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Longmont, CO is 36% lower than the median rent in Berthoud, CO.

Discover rentals in Longmont, CO

1839 Terry St. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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.
CRISMAN II APARTMENTS - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

CRISMAN II APARTMENTS

680 State Highway 66, Longmont, CO 80504

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,170–$1,758

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
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.
1060 17th Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Longmont

1060 17th Ave #1, Longmont, CO 80501

2 beds

1 bath

$1,199

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

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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 $1,795 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Longmont?

Average rent prices in Longmont have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $105 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?

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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