The Legacy Apartments
2727 Nelson Rd,
Longmont, CO 80503
$1,250 - $2,100
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Longmont, CO
What is the average rent in Longmont, CO?
$1,563/month
Average Rent
727 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-4.9%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of December 2025, the average rent in Longmont, CO is $1,563 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,632/month, which means Longmont rent prices are 4% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Longmont, you can expect to pay about $1,345 per month for a studio, $1,563 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,844 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,172 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Longmont, CO?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.9%, which averages out to $76 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Longmont, CO
Last Updated December 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
13%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
42%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
10%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Longmont?
Based on current rent prices, Renaissance, Main Street Longmont and Golden Pond Estates are the most affordable neighborhoods in Longmont.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Longmont?
Based on current rent prices, Mill Village, The Shores and Longmont Arts Entertainment are the most expensive neighborhoods in Longmont.
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Which Longmont neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Longmont with the most apartments available are The Shores, Longmont Arts Entertainment and Renaissance .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Longmont, CO?
Because the average rent in Longmont is $1,563, you’ll want to make about $5,210 per month or $62,520 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Longmont, CO compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Longmont, CO to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.