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.

312 Southridge Pl

2025 Ionosphere St

2769 Bear Springs Cir

627 Independence Dr

714 Timothy Dr

1932 Meadow Dr #3

9 Dartmouth Cir

223 Maggie St

1814 Lincoln Dr

1509 Pratt St

707 Rees Ct

1806 Lincoln Dr

1619 Mountain Dr

472 Golden Ln

2428 Yukon Dr

1015 9th Ave

1700 9th Ave #4

751 Grandview Meadows Dr

614 Gay St

2179 Tularosa Ln

1070 S Coffman St

2305 Spotswood St

2837 15th Ave

1872 Lincoln Dr #1872

3974 Hawthorne Cir

1149 Fall River Cir

3811 Findlay Ln

824 Kimbark St

812 5th Ave #3

10426 Durango Pl