Rent in Niobrara County, WY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,186$14,232 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,154 (−2.7%)How much rent can you afford in Niobrara 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 Niobrara 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 | $904 | $10,848 | $36,160 | $17.38/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $910 | $10,920 | $36,400 | $17.50/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,186 | $14,232 | $47,440 | $22.81/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,632 | $19,584 | $65,280 | $31.38/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,959 | $23,508 | $78,360 | $37.67/hr |
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Rent in Niobrara County, WY: common questions
How much is rent going down in Niobrara County, WY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,154 for a two-bedroom, down 2.7% from $1,186. A one-bedroom goes from $910 to $885, a studio from $904 to $880.
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 Niobrara County, WY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $910 for a one-bedroom and $1,186 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,232 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 Niobrara County, WY?
To keep a $1,186 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.81 an hour, or $47,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $910 takes $17.50 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Niobrara County, WY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $904, one bedroom $910, two $1,186, three $1,632 and four $1,959 a month.
Is rent affordable in Niobrara County, WY?
For the typical household, earning $64,113 a year ($5,343 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,186 takes 22.2% 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: ($1,186 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.81 an hour.