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.

1042 Woodgate Ct

1431 Baker St #B

1112 17th Ave #A

1333 Baker St

2866 S Flat Cir

418 Emery St

1353 Coffman St #8

1937 Warren Ave #305

2336 Smith Ct

2519 Danbury Dr

930 Button Rock Dr #91

2755 Bear Springs Cir

1032 Sugar Beet Cir

800 Lincoln St #I

802 Timothy Dr

1527 Stuart St

3974 Hawthorne Cir

2119 Stuart St

420 N Parkside Dr #C

2261 Watersong Cir

1221 Grant St #A

1637 Kimbark St #3

320 National Pl #8

1431 Stuart St #3

1016 Bross St #A

348 Collyer St

1631 Kimbark St

3741 Florentine Dr

201 Terry St

233 Harvest St