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Rental Market Trends in Longview, WA

What is the average rent in Longview, WA?

$904/month

Average Rent

498 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Longview, WA is $904 per month. This is 45% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Longview more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Longview, you can expect to pay about $704 per month for a studio, $904 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,139 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,280 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$704/month
319 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$904/month
498 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,139/month
790 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,280/month
1,024 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,878/month
1,148 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Longview, WA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $11 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Longview, WA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Longview, WA
Percentage*
Rent Range
22% Below $700/month
31% $700 - $1,000/month
42% $1,001 - $1,500/month
6% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Longview, WA?

Because the average rent in Longview is $904, you’ll want to make about $3,013 per month or $36,156 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.

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Longview, WA

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How does Longview, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Longview, WA 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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1059 17th Ave

1059 17th Ave

1059 17th Ave,
Longview, WA 98632

$1,550

1 Bed

1641 Bowmont Ave

1641 Bowmont Ave

1641 Bowmont Ave,
Kelso, WA 98626

$1,500

3 Beds

802 N Nevada Dr

802 N Nevada Dr

802 N Nevada Dr,
Longview, WA 98632

$2,820

4 Beds

1529 20th Ave

1529 20th Ave

1529 20th Ave,
Longview, WA 98632

$1,350

2 Beds

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United States Washington Longview Rental Trends

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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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