County FMR · HUD FY2026
Campbell County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Campbell County, WY - 7% below the US average.
- $896
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,019
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +2.3%
- YoY change
- -7%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Campbell is the 9th most expensive of 23 counties in Wyoming by 2-bedroom FMR.
- #9
- most expensive of 23 in Wyoming (2BR)
- +9%
- vs the state average
- $35,840
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- +2.3%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (9.5%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (38.1%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Campbell County, WY. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Campbell County, Wyoming is $896 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,019/mo and a studio is $806/mo. This is 7% lower than the national average of $959 and 9% above the Wyoming average of $824.
Rent increased2.3% from FY 2025 ($876), outpacing inflation. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $35,840/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wyoming. Population: 46,857. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-1.4%, Census ACS). That's in line with Wyoming's statewide growth of -0.4% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Campbell County
The Campbell County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and Wyoming's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.
Compared to the rest of the country, a 1-bedroom here is 7% below the US average of $959 and 9% higher than the Wyoming state average of $824. Year-over-year, the 1-bedroom FMR moved from$876 in FY 2025 to $896 in FY 2026 - a change of +2.3%, which outpaces typical consumer inflation.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $896, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $35,840 per year (about $2,987/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $1,019 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 46,857 and a county median household income of $95,253, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $791 | $806 | +$15 (+1.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $876 | $896 | +$20 (+2.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $979 | $1,019 | +$40 (+4.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,290 | $1,344 | +$54 (+4.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,644 | $1,709 | +$65 (+4.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Campbell County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Campbell County 2-bedroom rent burden
Where Campbell sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,019 higher than 49% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Campbell compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Wyoming counties
- Laramie
Laramie County
$917 1BR FMR / mo
- Campbell
Campbell County
$896 1BR FMR / mo
- Sheridan
Sheridan County
$860 1BR FMR / mo
- Sweetwater
Sweetwater County
$854 1BR FMR / mo
- Natrona
Natrona County
$852 1BR FMR / mo
- Albany
Albany County
$786 1BR FMR / mo
- Fremont
Fremont County
$753 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Campbell is highlighted. Nearby Wyoming counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Laramie County ($917), Campbell County (this county) ($896), Sheridan County ($860), Sweetwater County ($854), Natrona County ($852), Albany County ($786), Fremont County ($753).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $896/mo compares to Wyoming salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | WY Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $112,590 | 9.5% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $94,900 | 11.3% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $81,790 | 13.1% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $77,400 | 13.9% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $73,450 | 14.6% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $65,180 | 16.5% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $61,560 | 17.5% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,270 | 17.8% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $49,980 | 21.5% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $46,490 | 23.1% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,360 | 27.3% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $35,580 | 30.2% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $34,410 | 31.2% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $31,450 | 34.2% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $28,200 | 38.1% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Campbell County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Campbell (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 15.5% overall, from $776 to $896. Most of that movement was gradual except for a single sharp jump of +16.9% in FY 2024, well above this county's typical year-to-year change.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑2.3% | $806 | $896 | $1,019 |
| FY 2025 ↓6.2% | $791 | $876 | $979 |
| FY 2024 ↑16.9% | $878 | $934 | $1,067 |
| FY 2023 ↑3.5% | $794 | $799 | $963 |
| FY 2022 ↑0.1% | $767 | $772 | $941 |
| FY 2021 ↓0.6% | $766 | $771 | $943 |
| FY 2020 | $719 | $776 | $962 |
Part of the Gillette, WY Micro Area
Campbell County is a central county of the Gillette, WY micropolitan statistical area.
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What this means for renters
Treat Campbell's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $896 implies about $35,840/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Campbell can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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