Rent in Johnson County, WY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,115$13,380 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,193 (+7%)How much rent can you afford in Johnson 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 Johnson 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 | $844 | $10,128 | $33,760 | $16.23/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $850 | $10,200 | $34,000 | $16.35/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,115 | $13,380 | $44,600 | $21.44/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,368 | $16,416 | $54,720 | $26.31/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,842 | $22,104 | $73,680 | $35.42/hr |
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Rent in Johnson County, WY: common questions
How much is rent going up in Johnson County, WY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,193 for a two-bedroom, up 7% from $1,115. A one-bedroom goes from $850 to $912, a studio from $844 to $906.
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 Johnson County, WY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $850 for a one-bedroom and $1,115 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,380 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 Johnson County, WY?
To keep a $1,115 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.44 an hour, or $44,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $850 takes $16.35 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Johnson County, WY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $844, one bedroom $850, two $1,115, three $1,368 and four $1,842 a month.
Is rent affordable in Johnson County, WY?
For the typical household, earning $64,871 a year ($5,406 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,115 takes 20.6% 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: ($1,115 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.44 an hour.