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Longview

Pop. 38,069·110th most expensive in Washington·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,284/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
-$678
Falling (Monthly)
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Longview · $1,284
More affordable than 89% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,284/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$51,000/yr
Local median income
$61,747/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Longview's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$930
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,910
4 BR+
$2,280
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,360/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,284 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$15,408/yr
At $1,284/mo median
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 3.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.0% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Longview, WA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,069
Median income
$61,747
Median age
40.1
Renters
44.8%
Age distribution
22.5%
21.4%
23.5%
12.4%
20.1%
Under 1822.5%
18–3421.4%
35–5423.5%
55–6412.4%
65+20.1%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
80.5%
12.6%
White80.5%
Black0.7%
Hispanic12.6%
Asian1.8%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
32%
39.4%
16.8%
No HS diploma11.8%
HS diploma32%
Some college39.4%
Bachelor's+16.8%
Housing tenure
55.2%
44.8%
Owner55.2%
Renter44.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Longview, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,044 → $61,747
up 16.4%
Population
37,542 → 38,069
up 1.4%
Renter share
48.1% → 44.8%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
16.1% → 16.8%
+0.7 pts
Median age
38.8 → 40.1
+1.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $53,044 to $61,747 across the same window, up 16.4% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 37,542 to 38,069 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. About 44.8% of households rent today, against 48.1% in 2021.

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About renting in Longview, WA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Longview is $1,284/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $930/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,360/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,150/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,910/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($61,747/yr), Longview ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Longview an affordable city for renters?

Longview is considered affordable for renters. At $1,284/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($61,747/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Longview falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Longview?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,284/mo in Longview. The local median household income is $61,747/yr, meaning the typical Longview household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Longview?

Rent in Longview has decreased 3.0% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Longview rent compare to other cities in Washington?

Longview is one of the more affordable cities in Washington for rent, ranking #110 out of 110 tracked cities at $1,284/mo.

What percentage of Longview residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.8% of Longview households are renters, while 55.2% are owner-occupied. Longview leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Longview rent compare to the national average?

Longview's median rent of $1,284/mo is $678 (35%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Washington, it ranks #110 out of 110 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,284/mo, rent takes ~25% of Longview's median household income ($61,747/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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