Average Rent in Longview, TX (2026)

Typical asking rent in Longview is $1,238. Across the 4 ZIP codes with data it runs from $1,029 to $1,391, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of July 2026.

Median rent
$1,238
Average rent
$1,224
Lowest ZIP
$1,029
Highest ZIP
$1,391

Rent by ZIP code in Longview

ZIP codeCountyTypical rentvs city median
75601Gregg County$1,391+12%
75602Gregg County$1,2430%
75605Gregg County$1,2320%
75604Gregg County$1,029-17%

Rent by bedroom count in Longview

Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Gregg County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.

Unit sizeFY2027 Fair Market RentChange from FY2026
Studio$1,034+2.7%
1 bedroom$1,041+2.8%
2 bedroom$1,232+2.8%
3 bedroom$1,611+0.3%
4 bedroom$1,712+1.1%

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.

Is rent going up or down in Longview?

Typical rent across Gregg County is $1,151 as of August 2026. That is up 2.9% from a year earlier and up 28.3% over five years.

YearTypical rent, Gregg CountyChange
2021$946+10.5%
2022$1,020+7.9%
2023$1,043+2.2%
2024$1,096+5.2%
2025$1,121+2.2%
2026 (through August)$1,151+2.7%

Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.

Longview rent questions

What is the average rent in Longview, TX?
Typical asking rent in Longview is $1,238 a month as of July 2026, across 4 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,029 to $1,391.
How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Longview?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Gregg County is $1,232 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,041 and a three bedroom is $1,611. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
Is rent going up or down in Longview?
Rent is rising. Typical rent in Gregg County is $1,151 as of August 2026, up 2.9% from a year earlier.
What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Longview?
ZIP 75604 has the lowest typical asking rent in Longview at $1,029 a month, compared with $1,238 for the city overall.
How much income do you need to rent in Longview?
Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Longview rent of $1,238, that is about $3,714 a month, or $44,568 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.

How to use these numbers

These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.

If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Longview sits in the Longview, TX metro area.

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Would a rental in Longview cash flow?

Start the analyzer with the Longview median rent of $1,238 and add a real purchase price to see cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return.