Rent in Laramie County, WY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,174$14,088 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,228 (+4.6%)How much rent can you afford in Laramie 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 Laramie 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 | $809 | $9,708 | $32,360 | $15.56/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $917 | $11,004 | $36,680 | $17.63/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,174 | $14,088 | $46,960 | $22.58/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,633 | $19,596 | $65,320 | $31.40/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,969 | $23,628 | $78,760 | $37.87/hr |
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Rent in Laramie County, WY: common questions
How much is rent going up in Laramie County, WY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,228 for a two-bedroom, up 4.6% from $1,174. A one-bedroom goes from $917 to $963, a studio from $809 to $855.
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 Laramie County, WY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $917 for a one-bedroom and $1,174 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,088 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 Laramie County, WY?
To keep a $1,174 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.58 an hour, or $46,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $917 takes $17.63 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Laramie County, WY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $809, one bedroom $917, two $1,174, three $1,633 and four $1,969 a month.
Is rent affordable in Laramie County, WY?
For the typical household, earning $80,173 a year ($6,681 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,174 takes 17.6% 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: ($1,174 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $46,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.58 an hour.