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Average Rent in Longview, TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Longview, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,093/mo
Lowest Available
$749/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
19
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Longview, TX
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview 75601 | $1,554 | ▲ $140 | $1,052 | 2 | 33 |
| Longview 75605 | $1,117 | ▼ $2 | $749 | 2 | 33 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Longview, TX?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Longview, TX is $1,093 per month across 4 apartment communities and 19 available units.
The most affordable option is Summer Green Apartments starting at $749/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,093/mo.
Prices range from $749 to $1,365 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Longview, TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Longview, TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Green Apartments | $749/mo | $879/mo | 8 | 4.5 |
| Summer Brook Apartments | $1,099/mo | $1,178/mo | 5 | 4.7 |
| Alton Plaza | $1,125/mo | $1,125/mo | 1 | 3.1 |
| Parkside | $1,330/mo | $1,344/mo | 5 | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Longview, TX
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$44,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,093/mo.
Comfortable income
$52,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($749/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.
Median household income in Longview, TX is $62,488 , about 19% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Longview, TX
Overall prices in Longview, TX runs below the national average by about 11% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 89.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Longview, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,093 |
| Utilities | $284 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $677 |
| Healthcare | $330 |
| Other goods and services | $528 |
| Estimated total | $3,414/mo |
Population
82,765
Median household income
$62,488
Census median rent
$1,061/mo
Census rent burden
30.2%
Median age
35.3
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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