Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Laramie, WY

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Laramie, WY rent rose 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,149/month. Renters are paying $26 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as of October 2026.

  • Laramie sits 39.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a smaller market with 73 total rentals but accessible pricing for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Laramie rent for $799/month, 1-bedrooms for $895/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,124/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,300/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,997/month, giving renters a broad range of options across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Laramie

$1,149/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Laramie is $1,149 per month as of October 2026. This is 40% below the national average rent, or $751 less per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Laramie

73

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 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 Laramie, WY

Rent prices in Laramie vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Laramie is $1,075, whereas a house costs $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Laramie run $862 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$799

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$895

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,124

No Change

15%

3 bedroom

$1,300

12%

14%

4 bedroom

$1,997

No Change

11%

Studio

Average rent

$799

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,124

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,997

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

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$2,410
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Laramie, WY is 52% 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 & Services2% lower
Groceries2% lower
Health4% lower
Housing20% lower
Transportation12% lower
Utilities6% lower

Discover rentals in Laramie, WY

802 Beaufort Apt. 1-8 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.7

Very good

802 Beaufort Apt. 1-8

802 Beaufort St, Laramie, WY 82072

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
866 N 5th St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Laramie

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
708 Beaufort St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Laramie

708 Beaufort St #8, Laramie, WY 82072

2 beds

1 bath

$790

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
808 Beaufort Apt. #1-8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

808 Beaufort Apt. #1-8

808 Beaufort St, Laramie, WY 82072

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 October 31, 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 2% 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 $751 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?

March offers the lowest rental costs in Laramie, with prices running about 22% lower than August, which sees the highest rents of the 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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