Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Johnson County vs Laramie County

How do Johnson County and Laramie County rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$850
Johnson County (1BR)
$917
Laramie County (1BR)
−7%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Johnson County
$850/mo 1BR
Population: 8,536
County
Laramie County
$917/mo 1BR
Population: 100,316

A 1-bedroom in Johnson County is 7% cheaper than Laramie County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($850 vs $917). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms Johnson County Laramie County Difference
Studio $844 $809 +$35 (+4%)
1 Bedroom $850 $917 −$67 (-7%)
2 Bedroom $1,115 $1,174 −$59 (-5%)
3 Bedroom $1,368 $1,633 −$265 (-16%)
4 Bedroom $1,842 $1,969 −$127 (-6%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Johnson County is 11% below the US average. Laramie County is 4% below.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).