Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Riverton, WY

Median rent

Median rent in Riverton

$950/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Riverton is $950 per month as of August 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $990 less per month.

$0.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Riverton

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Riverton rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Riverton, WY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Riverton, WY

Average rent prices in Riverton have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Riverton, WY

Rent prices in Riverton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Riverton is $947, whereas a house costs $975. 2-bedroom apartments in Riverton run $850 on average.

Listings

1 bedroom

$675

15%

1%

2 bedroom

$850

2%

19%

3 bedroom

$1,475

3%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,500

1%

49%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

49%

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

Compare median rent prices in Riverton and Buffalo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Riverton

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,525
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Riverton, WY is 38% lower than the median rent in Buffalo, WY.

Discover rentals in Riverton, WY

221-223 E Sunset Dr. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

221-223 E Sunset Dr.

221 E Sunset Dr, Riverton, WY 82501

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

1221 E Adams - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

1221 E Adams

1221 E Adams Ave, Riverton, WY 82501

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

126 Amy Lou Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Riverton

House for rent

1315 S Federal Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Riverton

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Riverton, WY

Quick answers to common questions about the Riverton rental market.

How much is rent in Riverton?

The average rent in Riverton is $950 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Riverton?

Average rent prices in Riverton have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Riverton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Riverton is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $990 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Riverton?

To comfortably afford rent in Riverton, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings, 37% of Riverton rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 7 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 19 units.

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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