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.

6846 Ute Hwy

5107 Linda Pl

614 Gay St

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4665 Palmer Ct

3974 Hawthorne Cir

2428 Yukon Dr

2109 Addie Rose Ln

2225 Jewel St

125 Western Sky Cir

1310 Brookfield Dr

1302 Carolina Ave

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2058 Sumac St

2076 Sicily Cir

1443 Wildrose Dr

824 Kimbark St

1619 Mountain Dr

605 Saint Andrews Dr

1299 Armstrong Dr

1766 Preston Dr

1032 Sugar Beet Cir

1915 High Plains Dr

4004 Portofino Dr

240 Terry St

2305 Spotswood St

4123 Ravenna Pl

1039 High Meadow Ct

12547 Lake View St

4604 Portofino Dr

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