Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Laramie, WY

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Laramie rent stands today

    Laramie, WY rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no change in month-to-month rent as of September 2026.

  • Compared to national trends

    Laramie sits 42.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 87 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Laramie rent for $775/month, 1-bedrooms for $850/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,080/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,995/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Laramie

$1,100/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Laramie is $1,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Laramie

87

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 remained the same 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 $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Laramie run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,099.

Listings

Studio

$775

17%

33%

1 bedroom

$850

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,079

4%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,500

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,995

3%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

33%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,079

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

3%

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$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Laramie, WY is 51% lower than the median rent in Brighton, CO.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Brighton

$2,250

decreased by9%
Last year
Cheyenne

$1,350

increased by15%
Last year
Evans

$1,269

decreased by9%
Last year
Fort

$1,850

Flat
Last year
Greeley

$1,350

decreased by1%
Last year
Lafayette

$2,320

increased by14%
Last year

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

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

6h ago

7.7

Very good

802 Beaufort Apt. 1-8

802 Beaufort St, Laramie, WY 82072

2 beds

1 bath

$750

1431 Grafton St - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

Apartment for rent in Laramie

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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

2d ago

8.5

Very good

808 Beaufort Apt. #1-8

808 Beaufort St, Laramie, WY 82072

2 beds

1 bath

$800

866 N 5th St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Laramie

866 N 5th St #3, Laramie, WY 82072

2 beds

1 bath

$800

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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 $1,100 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Laramie?

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

How does Laramie rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Laramie is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $44,000/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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