Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Laramie, WY

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Laramie, WY rent rose 14.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,147/month. Renters today are paying $44 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Laramie sits 41.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 181 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Laramie run around $787/month, 1-bedrooms around $895/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,125/month. Larger units reach $1,714/month for 3-bedrooms and $2,050/month for 4+ bedrooms, while houses command a median of $1,849/month compared to $999/month for apartments.

Median rent

Median rent in Laramie

$1,147/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Laramie is $1,147 per month as of June 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $803 less per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Laramie

181

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Laramie rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Laramie, WY

Average rent prices in Laramie have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 Laramie, WY

Rent prices in Laramie vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Laramie is $999, whereas a house costs $1,849. 1-bedroom apartments in Laramie run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,099.

Listings

Studio

$787

1%

15%

1 bedroom

$895

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,125

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$1,714

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,050

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$787

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,714

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Laramie, 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 Laramie, WY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Laramie and Brighton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Laramie

Median rent price$1,147
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,125
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Laramie, WY is 46% lower than the median rent in Brighton, CO.

Cost of living in Laramie, WY

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services1% lower
Groceries2% lower
Health6% lower
Housing19% lower
Transportation12% lower
Utilities5% lower

Discover rentals in Laramie, WY

150 Blackfoot Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.3

Very good

150 Blackfoot Street

150 Blackfoot St, Laramie, WY 82070

1 bed

1 bath

$500

Apartment for rent

181 N Adams St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Laramie

2 beds

2 baths

$600

House for rent

Available Mar 27

Connor Apartments/Center - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Connor Apartments/Center

215 S 3rd St, Laramie, WY 82070

1–2 beds

1 bath

$650–$830

Apartment for rent

864 N 5th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Laramie

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 21

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Frequently asked questions for Laramie, WY

Quick answers to common questions about the Laramie rental market.

How much is rent in Laramie?

The average rent in Laramie is $1,147 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Laramie?

Average rent prices in Laramie have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Laramie rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Laramie is 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $803 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Laramie?

To comfortably afford rent in Laramie, you'd need to earn approximately $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Laramie, Wyoming averaged around $900 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,100 monthly. One-bedroom rents increased 2.9% from the previous year, but two-bedroom prices declined 1.5% year over year.

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).

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