Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Longview, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Longview rent stands today

    Longview, WA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,285/month. Renters are paying $22 less per month on average than last year, a negligible change in the market.

  • Longview sits 32.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a smaller market with 51 total rentals and a mix of apartments and houses for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Longview run around $700/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,095/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,295/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,145/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,298/month. Apartments make up 60.3% of total rentals, while houses average $1,510/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Longview

$1,285/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Longview is $1,285 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $615 less per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Longview

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Longview rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Longview, WA

Average rent prices in Longview have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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, WA

Rent prices in Longview vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Longview is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,510. 1-bedroom apartments in Longview run $1,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.

Listings

Studio

$700

4%

17%

1 bedroom

$1,095

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,295

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$2,145

4%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,297

3%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,145

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,297

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

31%

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

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

Longview

Median rent price$1,285
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Longview, WA is 42% lower than the median rent in Aloha, OR.

Discover rentals in Longview, WA

217 Baltimore Village - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

217 Baltimore Village

217 Baltimore St, Longview, WA 98632

2 beds

1 bath

$999

216 Baltimore Village - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

216 Baltimore Village

216 Baltimore St, Longview, WA 98632

2 beds

1 bath

$999

2128 46th Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

2128 46th Ave.

2128 46th Ave, Longview, WA 98632

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

852-862 8th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

9.1

Excellent

852-862 8th Ave

852 8th Ave, Longview, WA 98632

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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Frequently asked questions for Longview, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Longview rental market.

How much is rent in Longview?

The average rent in Longview is $1,285 per month as of September 12, 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 1% since last year.

How does Longview rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Longview is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $615 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Longview?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Longview are Old West Side ($1,195/mo), Broadway ($1,195/mo), and New West Side ($1,200/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Longview?

To comfortably afford rent in Longview, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

November and December offer the best rental deals in Longview, with rents running about 8.7% lower than peak May prices. These late fall and early winter months also see reduced competition from other renters.

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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