Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Laramie, WY

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Laramie rent stands today

    Laramie, WY rent rose 9.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,149/month. Renters are paying $75 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Laramie is 40.5% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median. The city has a total rental inventory of 133 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Laramie rent for about $775/month, 1-bedrooms around $895/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,149/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,695/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,049/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Laramie

$1,149/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Laramie is $1,149 per month as of July 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $781 less per month.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Laramie

133

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Laramie rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 9% 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 $1,872. 1-bedroom apartments in Laramie run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,149.

Listings

Studio

$775

6%

13%

1 bedroom

$895

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,149

4%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,695

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,049

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,149

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,049

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

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$1,149
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,272
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Laramie, WY is 49% 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

808 Beaufort Apt. #1-8 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

808 Beaufort Apt. #1-8

808 Beaufort St, Laramie, WY 82072

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Grand Avenue Properties - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

7.7

Very good

Grand Avenue Properties

E Grand Ave, Laramie, WY 82070

2 beds

1 bath

$830

Apartment for rent

720 and 726 Beaufort Apt. #1-8 - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.3

Very good

720 and 726 Beaufort Apt. #1-8

720 720 and 726 Beaufort, Laramie, WY 82072

2 beds

1 bath

$870

Apartment for rent

866 N 5th St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Laramie

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 19

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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 $1,149 per month as of July 25, 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 9% since last year.

How does Laramie rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Laramie is 40% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $781 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Laramie average around $910/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,090/month.

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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