Rent in Platte County, WY at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$963$11,556 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $999 (+3.7%)How much rent can you afford in Platte 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 Platte 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 | $761 | $9,132 | $30,440 | $14.63/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $785 | $9,420 | $31,400 | $15.10/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $963 | $11,556 | $38,520 | $18.52/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,253 | $15,036 | $50,120 | $24.10/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,590 | $19,080 | $63,600 | $30.58/hr |
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Rent in Platte County, WY: common questions
How much is rent going up in Platte County, WY in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $999 for a two-bedroom, up 3.7% from $963. A one-bedroom goes from $785 to $821, a studio from $761 to $779.
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 Platte County, WY?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $785 for a one-bedroom and $963 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,556 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 Platte County, WY?
To keep a $963 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.52 an hour, or $38,520 a year. A one-bedroom at $785 takes $15.10 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Platte County, WY?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $761, one bedroom $785, two $963, three $1,253 and four $1,590 a month.
Is rent affordable in Platte County, WY?
For the typical household, earning $67,718 a year ($5,643 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $963 takes 17.1% 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: ($963 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $38,520. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.52 an hour.