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.

817 Lincoln St

3768 Florentine Cir

9164 Jotipa Dr

1532 Gay St

303 Western Sky Cir

2257 Whistler Dr

2111 Hackberry Cir

Golden Bear

AltaVita Memory Care Centre

Hover Manor Senior Apartments

1703 Whitehall Dr

Stonehedge Place

100 21st Avenue

Solista Longmont

Mountain View Plaza

The Lodge at Hover Crossing

51 21st Ave

Sky Rock Apartments

804 Summer Hawk Dr

204 E Saint Clair Ave

1300 S Coffman St #A

909 Venice St #GARDEN LEVEL

1215 Sunset St

917 Sunset St

1251 Kinnikinnick Ct

1700 Gifford Dr

1211 Meadow St

1438 Hover St #2

1005 Harmon Pl #1005

1303 South Coffman

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