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Longmont

Pop. 99,406·41st most expensive in Colorado·Rental market data updated monthly for Longmont, CO
Median rent (all units)
$1,961/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$4
Rising (Monthly)
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Longmont · $1,961
More expensive than 57% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
62/100
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Rents are 6% below what Longmont's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,961/mo
Expected by trend
$2,087/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,447
1 BR
$1,660
2 BR
$2,023
3 BR
$2,680
4 BR+
$3,093
Research median
$2,023/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,532/yr
At $1,961/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.5% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Longmont, CO is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
99,406
Median income
$90,671
Median age
40.3
Renters
37.5%
Age distribution
18.8%
23.6%
25.7%
13.2%
18.6%
Under 1818.8%
18–3423.6%
35–5425.7%
55–6413.2%
65+18.6%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
72.2%
24%
White72.2%
Black0.9%
Hispanic24%
Asian3.4%
Education (25+)
17.7%
27.9%
47%
No HS diploma7.4%
HS diploma17.7%
Some college27.9%
Bachelor's+47%
Housing tenure
62.5%
37.5%
Owner62.5%
Renter37.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Longmont, CO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,559 → $1,961
up 25.8%
Income
$83,104 → $90,671
up 9.1%
Population
98,789 → 99,406
up 0.6%
Renter share
36.5% → 37.5%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
44.9% → 47%
+2.1 pts
Median age
39.5 → 40.3
+0.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Longmont, CO paid around $1,559 a month. That figure now sits near $1,961, up 25.8% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $90,671 today, compared with $83,104 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 44.9% to 47% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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By apartment size

Longmont rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Longmont. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Longmont, CO

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Longmont is $1,961/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,447/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,023/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,660/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,680/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($90,671/yr), Longmont ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Longmont an affordable city for renters?

Longmont is considered affordable for renters. At $1,961/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($90,671/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Longmont falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Longmont?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,961/mo in Longmont. The local median household income is $90,671/yr, meaning the typical Longmont household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Longmont?

Rent in Longmont has increased 4.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Longmont neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Longmont are 80501 ($1,869/mo), 80503 ($1,999/mo), and 80504 ($2,111/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Longmont is $1,961/mo.

How does Longmont rent compare to other cities in Colorado?

Longmont is middle-of-the-pack for Colorado for rent, ranking #41 out of 66 tracked cities at $1,961/mo.

What percentage of Longmont residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.5% of Longmont households are renters, while 62.5% are owner-occupied. Longmont leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Longmont rent compare to the national average?

Longmont's median rent of $1,961/mo is $4 (0%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Colorado, it ranks #41 out of 66 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,961/mo, rent takes ~26% of Longmont's median household income ($90,671/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Longmont 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.4%
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