Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Weston County vs Laramie County

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

$813
Weston County (1BR)
$917
Laramie County (1BR)
−11%
1BR difference

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

County
Weston County
$813/mo 1BR
Population: 6,870
County
Laramie County
$917/mo 1BR
Population: 100,316

A 1-bedroom in Weston County is 11% cheaper than Laramie County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($813 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 Weston County Laramie County Difference
Studio $808 $809 −$1 (-0%)
1 Bedroom $813 $917 −$104 (-11%)
2 Bedroom $1,059 $1,174 −$115 (-10%)
3 Bedroom $1,457 $1,633 −$176 (-11%)
4 Bedroom $1,749 $1,969 −$220 (-11%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Weston County is 15% 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).