Last updated on May 28, 2026

Average rent in
Gillette, WY

Median rent

Median rent in Gillette

$1,200/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gillette is $1,200 per month as of May 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gillette

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gillette rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Gillette, WY

Average rent prices in Gillette have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Gillette, WY

Rent prices in Gillette vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gillette is $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Gillette run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

1 bedroom

$900

12%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,150

4%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,400

5%

18%

4 bedroom

$2,250

20%

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Gillette, WY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Gillette, WY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Gillette and Billings by all bedroom counts and property types.

Gillette

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,375
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gillette, WY is 13% lower than the median rent in Billings, MT.

Discover rentals in Gillette, WY

Ealges Nest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Ealges Nest Apartments

1311 Eagles Nest Cir, Gillette, WY 82716

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

703 Vivian St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

703 Vivian St

703 Vivian St, Gillette, WY 82718

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

707 Vivian St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

707 Vivian St

707 Vivian St, Gillette, WY 82718

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

614 Vivian St - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.5

Very good

614 Vivian St

614 Vivian St, Gillette, WY 82718

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Gillette, WY

Quick answers to common questions about the Gillette rental market.

How much is rent in Gillette?

The average rent in Gillette is $1,200 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gillette?

Average rent prices in Gillette have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Gillette rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gillette is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gillette?

To comfortably afford rent in Gillette, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Gillette?

Gillette, Wyoming rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $920 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,100 monthly. Three-bedroom apartments reach around $1,400 per month for renters seeking additional space.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Gillette