Rent in Carbon County, WY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$980$11,760 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,022 (+4.3%)How much rent can you afford in Carbon County, WY?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Carbon County, WY by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $775 | $9,300 | $31,000 | $14.90/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $854 | $10,248 | $34,160 | $16.42/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $980 | $11,760 | $39,200 | $18.85/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,293 | $15,516 | $51,720 | $24.87/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,454 | $17,448 | $58,160 | $27.96/hr |
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Rent in Carbon County, WY: common questions
How much is rent going up in Carbon County, WY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,022 for a two-bedroom, up 4.3% from $980. A one-bedroom goes from $854 to $859, a studio from $775 to $797.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Carbon County, WY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $854 for a one-bedroom and $980 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,760 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Carbon County, WY?
To keep a $980 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.85 an hour, or $39,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $854 takes $16.42 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Carbon County, WY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $775, one bedroom $854, two $980, three $1,293 and four $1,454 a month.
Is rent affordable in Carbon County, WY?
For the typical household, earning $70,511 a year ($5,876 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $980 takes 16.7% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($980 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.85 an hour.