Average Rent in Wyoming

Rental market overview for Wyoming, powered by HUD and Census data.

Median Rent

$927

Median Income

$77,262

Rent Burden

27.0%

Avg FMR (2BR)

N/A

Affordability

Wyoming: 27.0% rent burden, near the 30% affordability threshold.

<25% 25 to 30%>30%

Affordability Map: Income vs Rent in Wyoming

Each dot is a city, sized by population. The diagonal line is the 30% rent to income threshold. Cities above the line tend to be unaffordable for median earners.

Cities in Wyoming by median income and median rent
City	Median income	Median rent	Rent burden
Cheyenne	$74,989	$993	28.2%
Casper	$67,011	$942	28.7%
Gillette	$90,415	$900	30.2%
Laramie	$50,539	$929	34.1%
Rock Springs	$75,863	$925	22.4%
Sheridan	$57,667	$909	30.1%
Evanston	$70,825	$726	22.1%
Green River	$83,497	$923	23.0%
Jackson	$101,477	$1,614	27.1%
Riverton	$50,861	$799	27.2%
Cody	$67,764	$964	27.8%
Rawlins	$70,054	$805	22.6%
Lander	$62,958	$859	32.6%
Powell	$62,899	$797	22.2%
Douglas	$79,322	$877	27.3%
Torrington	$55,434	$742	23.6%
Ranchettes	$119,809	$545	9.0%
Worland	$59,679	$672	24.5%
Buffalo	$55,245	$919	27.2%
Fox Farm-College	$53,486	$1,145	26.3%
Mills	$55,231	$882	32.0%
South Greeley	$51,392	$1,104	26.2%
Wheatland	$53,627	$699	23.3%
Newcastle	$71,597	$743	19.8%
Bar Nunn	$104,028	$1,080	51.0%
Glenrock	$64,797	$945	35.7%
Warren AFB	$58,856	$1,381	27.6%
North Rock Springs	$116,182	$911	20.9%
Afton	$52,273	$724	23.8%
Star Valley Ranch	$92,250	$1,629	28.1%
Lovell	$58,229	$744	24.7%
Greybull	$64,000	$769	26.7%
Pinedale	$95,120	$1,251	32.5%
Lyman	$100,875	$1,038	19.5%
Saratoga	$72,381	$780	27.8%
Arapahoe	$64,886	$447	12.5%
Wright	$88,150	$1,015	25.9%
Lusk	$46,797	$959	43.9%
Fort Washakie	$40,000	$454	12.4%
Ethete	$80,000	$480	10.5%
Pine Bluffs	$62,766	$695	28.2%
Basin	$55,635	$736	27.3%
Rafter J Ranch	$144,844	$2,667	46.8%
Marbleton	$71,750	$829	25.6%
Moose Wilson Road	$105,673	$1,319	17.8%
Guernsey	$84,219	$845	18.2%
Story	$107,188	$1,409	18.2%
Ranchester	$63,083	$723	18.4%
Alpine	$85,326	$1,107	19.0%
Bear River	$105,625	$1,500	20.0%
Dayton	$86,786	$779	23.3%
Dubois	$57,614	$839	34.1%
Moorcroft	$59,167	$991	32.5%
Hanna	$54,634	$1,105	27.9%
Diamondville	$64,167	$593	22.5%
Cowley	$73,214	$1,069	41.3%
Meeteetse	$40,603	$733	43.6%
Thayne	$73,036	$1,042	22.9%
Shoshoni	$39,485	$738	21.3%
Byron	$75,104	$925	11.8%
Purple Sage	$53,420	$856	22.0%
Boulder Flats	$68,333	$1,083	21.7%
Baggs	$82,917	$1,170	18.5%
Hudson	$52,750	$650	24.6%
Big Piney	$60,893	$850	21.2%
Cokeville	$81,563	$1,263	24.5%
Hulett	$68,177	$703	18.9%
Burns	$47,128	$1,232	36.9%
Encampment	$48,641	$1,188	31.3%
Sinclair	$82,500	$1,309	13.6%
LaGrange	$45,478	$537	13.6%
Medicine Bow	$30,250	$467	31.3%
Lingle	$70,750	$819	26.3%
Pavillion	$50,000	$1,107	25.0%
Rock River	$64,821	$1,194	18.8%
Kaycee	$47,750	$1,347	N/A
Ten Sleep	$37,500	$725	23.1%
Johnstown	$56,250	$719	17.5%
Frannie	$52,344	$618	33.8%
Midwest	$72,826	$525	10.0%
East Thermopolis	$25,625	$463	26.0%
Chugwater	$63,309	$830	51.0%
Albin	$158,047	$967	38.3%
Deaver	$41,667	$783	27.5%
Yoder	$27,417	$1,071	51.0%
Clearmont	$46,250	$875	17.2%

How Wyoming Compares to the National Average

Median Rent

$927▼ 32.1%

Rent Burden

27.0%▼ 10.9%

Vacancy Rate

22.7%▲ 164.4%

Wyoming Rental Market Overview

Wyoming has approximately 201 cities with rental data tracked by StayRentals. Roughly 22.8% of housing units in the state are renter-occupied. The state's median rent is approximately $927, which is 32% lower than the national median of $1,365. (Source: Census ACS)

The average Wyoming renter spends approximately 27.0% of their income on rent, compared to the national average of approximately 30.3%. This suggests the state is generally in line with or more affordable than national averages. (Source: Census ACS)

With a rental vacancy rate of approximately 22.7%, the Wyoming rental market may offer renters more options and negotiating power. (Source: Census ACS)

Rent Burden Distribution Across Wyoming Cities

25% of cities in Wyoming have a rent burden at or above 30% of household income.

City count by rent burden bracket for Wyoming
Burden bracket	Number of cities
Under 25%	45
25 to 30%	24
30 to 35%	11
35% and up	12

Most and Least Affordable Cities

Most Affordable Cities

Most Expensive Cities

Most affordable cities (lowest rent burden):

Ranchettes: median rent of $545, median income of $119,809, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 9.0%. (Source: Census ACS)

Newcastle: median rent of $743, median income of $71,597, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 19.8%. (Source: Census ACS)

North Rock Springs: median rent of $911, median income of $116,182, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 20.9%. (Source: Census ACS)

Evanston: median rent of $726, median income of $70,825, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 22.1%. (Source: Census ACS)

Powell: median rent of $797, median income of $62,899, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 22.2%. (Source: Census ACS)

Most expensive cities (highest rent burden):

Bar Nunn: median rent of $1,080, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Glenrock: median rent of $945, with a rent burden of approximately 35.7%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Laramie: median rent of $929, with a rent burden of approximately 34.1%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Lander: median rent of $859, with a rent burden of approximately 32.6%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

Mills: median rent of $882, with a rent burden of approximately 32.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)

HUD Fair Market Rent by Bedroom

HUD Fair Market Rent data is reported at the county level for this state. See city pages for local FMR data.

Population vs Median Rent in Wyoming

In Wyoming, larger cities tend to have similar rents regardless of size.

Renting in Wyoming: What to Know

Renter protections and landlord-tenant laws vary by state and municipality within Wyoming. Most states require landlords to provide advance notice before raising rent on month-to-month leases, though the specific notice period varies. Some municipalities within Wyoming may have additional local tenant protections.

Housing laws change frequently. For advice specific to your situation, consult a local tenant rights organization, legal aid society, or attorney. StayRentals does not provide legal advice.

Wyoming Rental Market Trends

Rent trends for Wyoming are tracked through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for shelter costs. Nationally, rent costs have generally increased over the past decade, though the rate of increase varies by metro area and time period.

Detailed monthly rent CPI data is available for major metropolitan areas. Visit our homepage for the national rent CPI trend chart, or explore individual city pages for local context. (Source: BLS Consumer Price Index)

Cities in Wyoming

201 cities with rental data, sorted by population.

Showing top 50 of 201 by population

City	Population	Median Rent	Rent Burden	FMR (2BR)
Cheyenne	64,795	$993	28.2%	N/A
Casper	58,631	$942	28.7%	N/A
Gillette	33,158	$900	30.2%	N/A
Laramie	31,735	$929	34.1%	N/A
Rock Springs	23,361	$925	22.4%	N/A
Sheridan	18,807	$909	30.1%	N/A
Evanston	11,801	$726	22.1%	N/A
Green River	11,772	$923	23.0%	N/A
Jackson	10,748	$1,614	27.1%	N/A
Riverton	10,733	$799	27.2%	N/A
Cody	10,081	$964	27.8%	N/A
Rawlins	8,287	$805	22.6%	N/A
Lander	7,561	$859	32.6%	N/A
Powell	6,460	$797	22.2%	N/A
Douglas	6,356	$877	27.3%	N/A
Torrington	6,161	$742	23.6%	N/A
Ranchettes	5,731	$545	9.0%	N/A
Worland	4,812	$672	24.5%	N/A
Buffalo	4,475	$919	27.2%	N/A
Fox Farm-College	4,226	$1,145	26.3%	N/A
Mills	4,218	$882	32.0%	N/A
South Greeley	3,787	$1,104	26.2%	N/A
Wheatland	3,575	$699	23.3%	N/A
Newcastle	3,380	$743	19.8%	N/A
Bar Nunn	2,945	$1,080	51.0%	N/A
Glenrock	2,863	$945	35.7%	N/A
Warren AFB	2,836	$1,381	27.6%	N/A
North Rock Springs	2,529	$911	20.9%	N/A
Afton	2,303	$724	23.8%	N/A
Star Valley Ranch	2,231	$1,629	28.1%	N/A
Lovell	2,178	$744	24.7%	N/A
Greybull	2,145	$769	26.7%	N/A
Pinedale	1,946	$1,251	32.5%	N/A
South Park	1,899	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hoback	1,874	N/A	N/A	N/A
Lyman	1,736	$1,038	19.5%	N/A
Saratoga	1,715	$780	27.8%	N/A
Arapahoe	1,596	$447	12.5%	N/A
Wright	1,509	$1,015	25.9%	N/A
Lusk	1,505	$959	43.9%	N/A
Fort Washakie	1,481	$454	12.4%	N/A
Ethete	1,471	$480	10.5%	N/A
Sleepy Hollow	1,390	N/A	N/A	N/A
Pine Bluffs	1,363	$695	28.2%	N/A
Wilson	1,303	N/A	N/A	N/A
Grover	1,279	N/A	N/A	N/A
Basin	1,275	$736	27.3%	N/A
Rafter J Ranch	1,233	$2,667	46.8%	N/A
Marbleton	1,187	$829	25.6%	N/A
Moose Wilson Road	1,143	$1,319	17.8%	N/A

Data Sources

**Data Sources:**

U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence

Data is updated periodically. Census ACS data reflects 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are updated annually. BLS rent CPI is updated monthly.

StayRentals is not a real estate agent, landlord, or property manager. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Rent estimates are based on government data and may not reflect current market conditions. Housing laws vary by state and municipality. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for advice specific to your situation.

Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index.

Data vintage: HUD FMR FY 2025, Census ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates, BLS CPI updated monthly. Government data may lag 1–2 years behind current market conditions.