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Average Rent in Longmont, CO & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Longmont, CO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,062/mo
▼ 8.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,441/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
17
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
Open Rent Watch →1 cuts and 0 increases among 2 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.
- Centennial Park Apartments
↓ $392/mo
Cut of 20.0% · Unit 2
Rent by Neighborhood in Longmont, CO
Compare average rent across Longmont, CO neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longmont 80503 | $1,980 | ▲ $40 | $1,483 | 3 | 41 |
| Longmont 80504 | $1,796 | ▼ $233 | $1,299 | 6 | 68 |
| Longmont 80501 | $1,681 | ▼ $118 | $664 | 8 | 115 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Longmont, CO?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Longmont, CO is $2,062 per month across 8 apartment communities and 17 available units. Rents have decreased $198 (8.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Ascent at Hover Crossing starting at $1,441/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $2,062/mo.
Prices range from $1,441 to $2,724 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
Longmont, CO Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $2,162 | - | 6 |
| August 2026 | $2,193 | +$31 | 6 |
| September 2026 | $2,163 | -$30 | 7 |
| October 2026 | $2,019 | -$144 | 12 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Longmont, CO
Rent Prices by Apartment in Longmont, CO
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent at Hover Crossing | $1,441/mo | $2,111/mo | 3 | 4.6 |
| Centennial Park Apartments | $1,566/mo | $1,566/mo | 1 | 3.1 |
| Copper Peak | $1,585/mo | $1,756/mo | 6 | 3.5 |
| Trail Ridge Flats and Townhomes | $1,925/mo | $1,925/mo | 2 | 3.5 |
| Alpine Prairie Village | $2,309/mo | $2,309/mo | 1 | 3.9 |
| Notch66 | $2,469/mo | $2,514/mo | 2 | 4.5 |
| Watermark at Harvest Junction | $2,710/mo | $2,710/mo | 1 | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Longmont, CO
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$82,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,062/mo.
Comfortable income
$99,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,441/mo), you need to earn at least $58,000/year.
Median household income in Longmont, CO is $89,724 , about 9% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Longmont, CO
Overall prices in Longmont, CO runs above the national average by about 1% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 100.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Longmont, CO's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,062 |
| Utilities | $639 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $1,523 |
| Healthcare | $743 |
| Other goods and services | $1,189 |
| Estimated total | $6,676/mo |
Population
98,958
Median household income
$89,724
Census median rent
$1,755/mo
Census rent burden
33.3%
Median age
40.1
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Longmont, CO Apartments
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