Studio Apartment Rent in Longmont, CO
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Longmont, Colorado as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,961 and +12% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Longmont
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Longmont
Compare Longmont's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling | $720 |
| 2 | Alamosa | $790 |
| 3 | Clifton | $840 |
| 4 | Montrose | $880 |
| 5 | Cortez | $910 |
| 6 | Pueblo | $912 |
| 7 | Manitou Springs | $920 |
| 8 | Grand Junction | $1,008 |
| 9 | Rifle | $1,050 |
| 10 | Granby | $1,060 |
| 11 | Woodland Park | $1,090 |
| 12 | Greeley | $1,100 |
| 13 | Fruita | $1,110 |
| 14 | Evans | $1,160 |
| 15 | Glenwood Springs | $1,230 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Colorado
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highlands Ranch | $2,170 |
| 2 | Cherry Creek | $2,130 |
| 3 | Morrison | $2,000 |
| 4 | Commerce City | $1,940 |
| 5 | Greenwood Village | $1,930 |
| 6 | Lone Tree | $1,880 |
| 7 | Thornton | $1,878 |
| 8 | Castle Rock | $1,870 |
| 9 | Evergreen | $1,860 |
| 10 | Littleton | $1,850 |
| 11 | Parker | $1,840 |
| 12 | Broomfield | $1,840 |
| 13 | Castle Pines | $1,820 |
| 14 | Meridian | $1,818 |
| 15 | Erie | $1,810 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Longmont.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Longmont |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, CO | 9.9 mi | $1,810 | +$363 (+25%) |
| Lafayette, CO | 10.6 mi | $1,520 | +$73 (+5%) |
| Boulder, CO | 14.6 mi | $1,566 | +$119 (+8%) |
| Louisville, CO | 15.2 mi | $1,690 | +$243 (+17%) |
| Broomfield, CO | 15.5 mi | $1,840 | +$393 (+27%) |
| Johnstown, CO | 16.8 mi | $1,370 | $-77 (-5%) |
| Loveland, CO | 16.9 mi | $1,395 | $-52 (-4%) |
| Northglenn, CO | 19.7 mi | $1,300 | $-147 (-10%) |
| Westminster, CO | 21.1 mi | $1,656 | +$209 (+14%) |
| Thornton, CO | 21.1 mi | $1,878 | +$431 (+30%) |
| Milliken, CO | 21.8 mi | $1,240 | $-207 (-14%) |
| Federal Heights, CO | 21.9 mi | $1,500 | +$53 (+4%) |
Studio rent in Longmont — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Longmont?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Longmont, Colorado is $1,447 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,961.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Longmont?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,880 ($4,823/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.83/hour at a full-time job.
Is Longmont expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Longmont's studio median of $1,447 is +12% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 61th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Longmont rank for studio rent in Colorado?
Among the 63 cities in Colorado with studio data, Longmont ranks #31 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Longmont?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Johnstown ($1,370), Loveland ($1,395), Northglenn ($1,300).