The Legacy Apartments
2727 Nelson Rd,
Longmont, CO 80503
Studio - 3 Beds | $1,370 - $2,350
Rental Market Trends in Longmont, CO
What is the average rent in Longmont, CO?
$1,589/month
Average Rent
728 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.5%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Longmont, CO is $1,589 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,557/month, which means Longmont rent prices are 2% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Longmont, you can expect to pay about $1,370 per month for a studio, $1,589 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,932 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,383 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Longmont, CO?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $8 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2025
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Rent Ranges in Longmont, CO
Last Updated February 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
19%
$700 - $1,000/month
32%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
32%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
15%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Longmont, CO?
Because the average rent in Longmont is $1,589, you’ll want to make about $5,296 per month or $63,552 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
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.