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.

3705 Florentine Cir

1539 Pratt St

3855 Buckthorn Dr

4809 Lucca Dr

1781 Lincoln St

1760 Juniper St

233 Harvest St

1633 Deerwood Dr

959 Wolf Creek Dr

1200 Tulip St

312 Homestead Pkwy

1709 Atwood St

1907 Redtop Ct

814 Timothy Dr

329 Chinook Ave

1244 Spring Creek Ct

1917 Wildrose Dr

1438 Linden St

116 Saint Clair Ave

1200 Sunset St

1515 3rd Ave

310 6th Ave

913 Alta St

4115 Ravenna Pl

802 Timothy Dr

632 Bross St

1859 Sumner St

1444 Mountain View Ave

1034 Lee Way

19 Dale Pl