Longmont, CO

FireFall at the Festival on Main St. in Longmont (Courtesy of Patrick Hurley)

Area Information

Repeatedly recognized for its can't-beat quality of life, Longmont offers more than 300 days of sunshine and awe-inspiring views of the Rocky Mountains to the west. The second-largest city in Boulder County, Longmont is known for its bicycle-friendly nature, vibrant restaurant scene and six local breweries. With 1,500 acres of parks and open space, and more than 30 miles of lakes, reservoirs and waterways, renting in Longmont means outdoor enthusiasts have plenty of recreational opportunities right in the community. If you prefer wheeled or four-legged activities, head to one five skate parks and two dog parks in the area.

Longmont offers a variety of housing options, including mixed-use living that promotes a 'live-work-play' lifestyle. There's the creative district in downtown Longmont, and, just south, Colorado's first New Urbanist community, Prospect New Town.

For weekend trips or workday commutes, the Regional Transportation District's light rail system provides easy connections to Denver, which is 37 miles away, and Boulder, which is only 16 miles away.

Mountain Views in Longmont (Courtesy of USFWS Mountain Prairie)

Renting in Longmont, CO

Apartments for rent in Longmont are significantly less expensive than in the Boulder metro area.

Longmont Outdoor Attractions

Sandstone Ranch Park ? A 313-acre community park and nature preserve with an adventure playground, a skate park and plenty of trails.Union Reservoir Park ? One of the few natural lakes in Colorado, offering 736 acres of boating, fishing and swimming.Hall Ranch and Heil Ranch ? Red rock hiking and biking trails with beautiful views and historic freemasonry structures.Rocky Mountain National Park ? Only 38 miles from downtown Longmont, this natural treasure offers unparalleled views and opportunities for outdoor recreation of all kinds.

Ascent at Hover Crossing

1042 Woodgate Ct

519 Atwood St #A

1005 Harmon Pl #1005

3045 McIntosh Dr

1440 Northwestern Rd

238 Sorento Pl

760 Stonebridge Dr

1011-1013 Emerson Pl #1011

1549 18th Ave

1448 16th Ave

1303 S Oak Ct

78 Bountiful Ave

1539 Pratt St

2124 Stuart St

632 Bross St

1760 Juniper St

2231 Stuart St

2519 Danbury Dr

802 Timothy Dr

1468 Cedarwood Dr

1080 17th Ave #1

1408 Brookfield Dr

1049 Ponderosa Cir

240 Terry St

959 Wolf Creek Dr

5107 Linda Pl

405 Pace St

1200 Tulip St

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