County FMR · HUD FY2026
Weston County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Weston County, WY - 15% below the US average.
- $813
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,059
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +2.3%
- YoY change
- -15%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Weston is the 7th most expensive of 23 counties in Wyoming by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,447 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties.
- #1,447
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #7
- most expensive of 23 in Wyoming (2BR)
- -1%
- vs the state average
- $32,520
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (8.7%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (34.6%); 13 of 15 common occupations here can afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent without exceeding the 30% threshold.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Weston County, WY. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Weston County, Wyoming at $813 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $1,059/mo and a studio is $808/mo. This is 15% lower than the national average of $959 and 1% below the Wyoming average of $824.
Rent increased2.3% from FY 2025 ($795), outpacing inflation. The 30% affordability floor is comparatively reachable here at $32,520/year.
Observed renter burden: 30.6% of the 304 renter households counted by ACS paid at least 30% of income in gross rent. This ACS 2023 household measure is distinct from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent benchmark above.
Market slack: The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 26.9%, a loose rental market that typically gives renters more negotiating leverage than the FMR schedule alone implies.
Local labor market: The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 3.1% over the past 12 months, a tight labor market that typically supports steadier rent demand.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wyoming. Population: 6,870. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-3.7%, Census ACS). That's slower than Wyoming's statewide growth of -0.4% over the same period.
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Area WESTON·COUNTY·WY·WY
Weston County, WY: $813/mo 1BR · #1447 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA WY
- 1BR-FMR $813
- 2BR-FMR $1,059
- RANK-MID #1,447
- YOY-UP +2.3%
- VSUS-BELOW -15%
- VS-ST-NEAR -1% WY
- INC-ROOM 11%
- POP-SMALL 7K
- PHOTO-NEAR Laramie County
- VOUCH-90-110 $732–$894
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Laramie ($104 1BR gap)
Read with: Section 8 housing guide
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $790 | $808 | +$18 (+2.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 | $813 | +$18 (+2.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,040 | $1,059 | +$19 (+1.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,305 | $1,457 | +$152 (+11.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,710 | $1,749 | +$39 (+2.3%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Weston 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.
Where Weston sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,059 higher than 54% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Weston 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
- Sweetwater
Sweetwater County
$854 1BR FMR / mo
- Natrona
Natrona County
$852 1BR FMR / mo
- Weston
Weston County
$813 1BR FMR / mo
- Albany
Albany County
$786 1BR FMR / mo
- Fremont
Fremont County
$753 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Weston is highlighted. Nearby Wyoming counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Laramie County ($917), Campbell County ($896), Sweetwater County ($854), Natrona County ($852), Weston County (this county) ($813), Albany County ($786), Fremont County ($753).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
With a below-average 1-bedroom at $813/mo, most of these Wyoming occupations clear, or miss, the 30% affordability line.
| Occupation | WY Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $112,590 | 8.7% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $94,900 | 10.3% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $81,790 | 11.9% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $77,400 | 12.6% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $73,450 | 13.3% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $65,180 | 15% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $61,560 | 15.8% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $60,270 | 16.2% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $49,980 | 19.5% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $46,490 | 21% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,360 | 24.8% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $35,580 | 27.4% | Affordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $34,410 | 28.4% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $31,450 | 31% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $28,200 | 34.6% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Weston County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Weston (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 20.3% overall, from $676 to $813. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 8.8% (FY 2024).
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑2.3% | $808 | $813 | $1,059 |
| FY 2025 ↓1.4% | $790 | $795 | $1,040 |
| FY 2024 ↑8.8% | $801 | $806 | $1,059 |
| FY 2023 ↑4.2% | $736 | $741 | $975 |
| FY 2022 ↑2.6% | $706 | $711 | $935 |
| FY 2021 ↑2.5% | $688 | $693 | $913 |
| FY 2020 | $665 | $676 | $890 |
Where Weston County Ranks in Wyoming
Weston County is not part of any federally-designated metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area -- an independent rental market not administratively tied to a larger urban core. By 2-bedroom FMR, it ranks #17 of 23 counties in Wyoming. Nearest by rank: Carbon County ($980), Sublette County ($995), Sweetwater County ($996), Campbell County ($1,019), Converse County ($1,026), Weston County (this county) ($1,059), Natrona County ($1,082), Johnson County ($1,115), Sheridan County ($1,129), Laramie County ($1,174), Niobrara County ($1,186).
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Weston County, both outside Wyoming so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.
Similar 2-bedroom FMR
Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside WY (FY2026).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside WY).
Nearby Counties in Wyoming
Largest counties by population in Wyoming
Showing the 8 largest of 22 other counties in Wyoming.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Weston County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Weston County is $813 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,059 and a studio is $808.
How does Weston County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Weston County is 15% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $813 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Weston County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Weston County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,059 ranks #1,447 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the middle half of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Weston County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $32,520 ($2,710/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Weston County.
Is rent going up or down in Weston County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Weston County increased by 2.3% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $795 to $813.
Which jobs can afford rent in Weston County?
Based on Wyoming BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, General and Operations Managers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $813/mo. 13 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Weston County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Weston County went from $676 in FY 2020 to $813 in FY 2026, a total change of +20.3% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Weston County?
In Weston County, the FY 2026 FMR of $813/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Weston County?
For Weston County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($813/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Weston County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 26.9%, a loose rental market that typically gives renters more negotiating leverage than the FMR schedule alone implies.
What is the unemployment rate in Weston County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 3.1% over the past 12 months, a tight labor market that typically supports steadier rent demand.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Weston's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a single market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $813 implies about $32,520/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Wyoming counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Laramie
- See where Weston ranks nationally on rent. National rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This site is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
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