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.

240 Main St

1095 Mountain Dr #B

1403 Lefthand Dr

1302 Carolina Ave

1443 Wildrose Dr

4123 Ravenna Pl

1241 Linden St

1580 Sepia Ave

648 Wade Rd

339 Pratt St

1039 High Meadow Ct

1829 Warren Ave #206

1016 Woodside Rd

32 Valentine Ln

1637 Kimbark St #3

943 Dannys Ct

1131 Hummingbird Cir

1200 S Coffman St

713 Collyer St #B

1209 Venice St

313 Quebec Ave

10 9th Ave #27

285 High Point Dr #203

647 Buchanan Ln

1433 Kansas Ave

3349 Larkspur Dr

4604 Portofino Dr

1717 Duchess Dr #3

21 Curtis Pl

663 Stonebridge Dr #663