Longmont

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Longmont, CO

Area Guide

When you’re in Longmont, you belong

Mountain Views Tech-Savvy Artistic Energetic

Against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, Longmont combines small-town atmosphere with contemporary living. Home to approximately 99,000 residents, the city offers diverse housing options from historic downtown properties to newer residential developments. The rental market reflects moderate rates, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,620 and two-bedroom units at $1,924. Rental prices have shown minimal fluctuations over the past year in the Front Range region.

Downtown Longmont serves as the city's cultural heart, anchored by established breweries including Left Hand Brewing Company and Oskar Blues Brewery. The St. Vrain Creek winds through town, complemented by an extensive network of paths and green spaces including Thompson Park and Rogers Grove Nature Area. The Longmont Museum and Cultural Center hosts rotating exhibits and performances, while the seasonal Farmers Market runs from April through November. Since its establishment in 1871, Longmont has maintained its historic architecture while advancing technologically, exemplified by NextLight, the city's fiber-optic network. Located between Boulder and Denver, Longmont maintains its independence while offering convenient access to both cities.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Longmont, CO is $1,361 for a studio, $1,588 for one bedroom, $1,876 for two bedrooms, and $2,171 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Longmont has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,588/month
727 Sq Ft
House
$2,625/month
2,105 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,854/month
1,039 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,355/month
1,456 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Longmont, CO

Transportation

49

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

22

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

54

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Central Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

340 Students

Hygiene Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

338 Students

Blue Mountain Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

553 Students

Longmont Estates Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

326 Students

Fall River Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

515 Students

Altona Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

770 Students

Westview Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

652 Students

Timberline Pk-8

Public

Grades PK-8

791 Students

Trail Ridge Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

522 Students

Longs Peak Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

396 Students

Silver Creek High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,250 Students

Longmont High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,262 Students

Mead High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,119 Students

St. Vrain Global Online Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

75 Students

Skyline High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,354 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.