Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Longview, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Longview rent stands today

    Longview, TX rent rose 6.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,098/month. Renters are paying $134 more per month on average than last year, though rents have slightly eased month to month following a recent peak in March 2026.

  • Longview is 43.7% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Texas. The city offers a modest total rental inventory of 97 units.

  • Price ranges

    In Longview, studios rent for about $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $850/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,045/month, with larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms at $1,600 and $1,650/month respectively. The 3-bedroom median rent of $1,600/month represents the upper range of bedroom-tier rents.

Median rent

Median rent in Longview

$1,097/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Longview is $1,097 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $852 less per month.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Longview

97

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Longview rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Longview, TX

Average rent prices in Longview have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Longview, TX

Rent prices in Longview vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Longview is $985, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Longview run $849 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

44%

46%

1 bedroom

$850

4%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,045

4%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,600

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,650

30%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

44%

Last year

46%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,045

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Longview, TX, 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 Longview, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Longview and Bossier City by all bedroom counts and property types.

Longview

Median rent price$1,097
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Longview, TX is 22% lower than the median rent in Bossier City, LA.

Cost of living in Longview, TX

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services4% lower
Groceries3% lower
Health13% lower
Housing16% lower
Transportation12% lower
Utilities7% higher

Discover rentals in Longview, TX

443-445 South Main St; Longview 75601 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.1

Very good

443-445 South Main St; Longview 75601

443 S Main St, Longview, TX 75601

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$525–$1,650

Apartment for rent

101 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

101

The Preserve Apartments, Longview, TX 75602

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$795–$1,299

Apartment for rent

Beautifully Renovated! - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Beautifully Renovated!

614 Gilmer Rd, Longview, TX 75604

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$800–$1,025

Apartment for rent

Scenic Pines Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

9.7

Excellent

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Scenic Pines Apartments

502 Scenic Dr, Longview, TX 75604

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,075–$1,400

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Longview, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Longview rental market.

How much is rent in Longview?

The average rent in Longview is $1,097 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Longview?

Average rent prices in Longview have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Longview rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Longview is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $852 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Longview?

To comfortably afford rent in Longview, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Longview's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $840 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,000 per month. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 43% of monthly listings, making them relatively easy to find in the market.

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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