Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Longview, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Longview, TX rent slipped 3.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,007/month. Renters today are paying $38 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Longview sits 47.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 94 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Longview rent for $900/month, 1-bedrooms for $839/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,025/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,285/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,000/month. This bedroom-tier spread shows the range of rents available across unit sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Longview

$1,007/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Longview is $1,007 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $893 less per month.

$1.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Longview

94

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 4% 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 $939, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Longview run $837 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $999.

Listings

Studio

$900

No Change

40%

1 bedroom

$839

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$1,025

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,285

8%

22%

4 bedroom

$2,000

9%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last year

40%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$839

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,285

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

5%

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$1,007
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Longview, TX is 28% 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 & Services5% lower
Groceries3% lower
Health11% lower
Housing16% lower
Transportation10% lower
Utilities10% higher

Discover rentals in Longview, TX

LPP - 406 Davis St, - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

7.7

Very good

LPP - 406 Davis St,

406 Davis St, Longview, TX 75602

1 bed

1 bath

$495

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.
LPP - 428 S. Fredonia St. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

LPP - 428 S. Fredonia St.

428 S Fredonia St, Longview, TX 75601

1 bed

1 bath

$495

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.
LPP - 402 Davis St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

LPP - 402 Davis St

402 Davis St, Longview, TX 75602

1 bed

1 bath

$495

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.
429 Johnson St #24 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Longview

429 Johnson St #24, Longview, TX 75602

1 bed

1 bath

$500

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 Longview, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Longview rental market.

How much is rent in Longview?

The average rent in Longview is $1,007 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Longview?

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

How does Longview rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Longview is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $893 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 $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

June offers the lowest rental prices in Longview, running about 3.4% below May rates, which see the highest rents 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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