State FMR profile · HUD FY2026

Fair Market Rents in Wyoming

The average 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent across Wyoming is $824/mo — 14% below the US average.

$824
Avg 1BR FMR
23
Counties
2
Metro areas

The verdict

Wyoming's 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent averages $1,044 — 11% below the US average, the 38th lowest of 51 states.

#38
most affordable of 51 states (2BR)
-11%
vs the US 2-bedroom average
$41,760
income to afford it (30% rule)
72%
gap, cheapest→priciest county

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for 23 counties and 2 metro areas in WY. Verify with HUD →

What these rents mean for Wyoming

Across Wyoming's 23 counties and 2 metro areas, HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rents average $785 for a studio, $824 for a 1-bedroom, $1,044 for a 2-bedroom, $1,399 for a 3-bedroom, and $1,719 for a 4-bedroom. FMR is set at the county or metro FMR area level — not statewide — so the numbers above are the arithmetic average of every FMR area inside WY, weighted equally. Local housing authorities use each county's or metro's FMR (not the state average) to calibrate Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards, typically ranging from 90% to 110% of FMR.

Benchmarked against the rest of the country, Wyoming's average 1-bedroom FMR of $824 is 14% below the US average of $959. Inside the state, rents are not uniform — the cheapest 1-bedroom FMR is in Goshen County at $734, while the most expensive is in Teton County at $1,260, a spread of roughly 72% between the lowest- and highest-cost counties. That intra-state dispersion is why urban voucher recipients, families relocating for jobs, and landlords setting Section 8 rents all need to check the specific FMR area rather than rely on a statewide figure.

For affordability, the 30% rule implies a household income of $32,960 per year (about $2,747/month) to afford Wyoming's average 1-bedroom at $824. The ratio of FMR to local wages determines how many households are rent-burdened. Pair these rent figures with Wyoming's rent burden rankings and year-over-year rent growth pages to see which counties are tightening fastest and which remain comparatively affordable.

Where Wyoming sits among all 50 states + DC

Average 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. every US state

$1,044 Top 75% higher than 25% of 51 states

$900–$1,000: 11 states (22%). Below this entry. $1,000–$1,100: 7 states (14%). This entry sits in this band. $1,100–$1,200: 8 states (16%). Above this entry. $1,200–$1,300: 2 states (4%). Above this entry. $1,300–$1,400: 3 states (6%). Above this entry. $1,400–$1,500: 8 states (16%). Above this entry. $1,500–$1,600: 3 states (6%). Above this entry. $1,600–$1,700: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $1,700–$1,800: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $1,800–$1,900: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $1,900–$2,000: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $2,000–$2,100: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $2,100–$2,200: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. $2,200–$2,300: 2 states (4%). Above this entry. $2,300–$2,400: 0 states (0%). Above this entry. $2,400–$2,500: 1 states (2%). Above this entry. WY $900 $2,500 every US state, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.1K-wide band; taller bars hold more states. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development — Fair Market Rents · FY2026

State Average vs National Average

Studio
$785
-12% vs US avg
1 BR
$824
-14% vs US avg
2 BR
$1,044
-11% vs US avg
3 BR
$1,399
-8% vs US avg
4 BR
$1,719
-2% vs US avg

Most expensive counties in Wyoming by 1-bedroom FMR

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent — the highest-cost 10 of 23 WY counties

1BR FMR / mo

What this shows Inside WY, 1-bedroom FMR runs from $734 in Goshen County to $1,260 in Teton County.

Source HUD Fair Market Rents and U.S. Census Bureau ACS data As of FY2026

Cheapest Counties

Lowest FMR rental costs →

Most Expensive Counties

Highest FMR rental costs →

Rent Burden

% of income spent on rent →

Rent Growth

YoY rent trends by county →

Metro areas in Wyoming

Each metro FMR area applies one rent schedule across all its counties, ranked here by 1-bedroom FMR.

# Metro area Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
1 Cheyenne, WY MSA $809$917$1,174$1,633$1,969
2 Casper, WY MSA $767$852$1,082$1,505$1,815

Counties in Wyoming, ranked by rent (23)

All 23 counties with a published FY2026 Fair Market Rent, highest 1-bedroom first.

# County Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
1 Teton County $1,252$1,260$1,653$2,216$2,730
2 Laramie County $809$917$1,174$1,633$1,969
3 Niobrara County $904$910$1,186$1,632$1,959
4 Campbell County $806$896$1,019$1,344$1,709
5 Big Horn County $761$871$963$1,189$1,515
6 Sheridan County $855$860$1,129$1,354$1,891
7 Carbon County $775$854$980$1,293$1,454
8 Sweetwater County $735$854$996$1,263$1,671
9 Natrona County $767$852$1,082$1,505$1,815
10 Johnson County $844$850$1,115$1,368$1,842
11 Weston County $808$813$1,059$1,457$1,749
12 Albany County $709$786$963$1,339$1,615
13 Platte County $761$785$963$1,253$1,590
14 Converse County $777$782$1,026$1,412$1,695
15 Sublette County $759$764$995$1,384$1,643
16 Fremont County $748$753$963$1,320$1,615
17 Crook County $734$739$963$1,227$1,590
18 Goshen County $729$734$963$1,293$1,615
19 Hot Springs County $729$734$963$1,339$1,577
20 Lincoln County $729$734$963$1,339$1,615
21 Park County $664$734$963$1,338$1,615
22 Uinta County $664$734$963$1,339$1,467
23 Washakie County $729$734$963$1,339$1,590

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Wyoming? ▼
The average FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Wyoming is $824 per month. A 2-bedroom averages $1,044.
How does Wyoming rent compare to the national average? ▼
Wyoming rents are 14% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here averages $824 vs $959 nationally.
Where is the cheapest rent in Wyoming? ▼
The most affordable county is Goshen County with a 1-bedroom FMR of $734. The most expensive is Teton County at $1,260.
What income do I need to afford rent in Wyoming? ▼
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need at least $32,960/year ($2,747/month) to afford the average 1-bedroom FMR in Wyoming.

Explore Wyoming rent data

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Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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Data sourced from HUD Fair Market Rents and U.S. Census Bureau ACS data. See our methodology for details. Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rent data (huduser.gov).