Studio Apartment Rent in Cheyenne, WY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Cheyenne, Wyoming as of August 2026. That's +48% lower than the citywide median of $1,528 and +39% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Cheyenne
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Cheyenne
Compare Cheyenne's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Wyoming
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cody | $710 |
| 2 | Riverton | $710 |
| 3 | Laramie | $720 |
| 4 | Lander | $760 |
| 5 | Casper | $790 |
| 6 | Cheyenne (this page) | $790 |
| 7 | Rawlins | $810 |
| 8 | Rock Springs | $810 |
| 9 | Gillette | $815 |
| 10 | Sheridan | $830 |
| 11 | Green River | $840 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Wyoming
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green River | $840 |
| 2 | Sheridan | $830 |
| 3 | Gillette | $815 |
| 4 | Rock Springs | $810 |
| 5 | Rawlins | $810 |
| 6 | Cheyenne (this page) | $790 |
| 7 | Casper | $790 |
| 8 | Lander | $760 |
| 9 | Laramie | $720 |
| 10 | Riverton | $710 |
| 11 | Cody | $710 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Cheyenne.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Cheyenne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Collins, CO | 46.3 mi | $1,448 | +$658 (+83%) |
| Timnath, CO | 46.3 mi | $1,360 | +$570 (+72%) |
| Windsor, CO | 48.4 mi | $1,340 | +$550 (+70%) |
| Greeley, CO | 52.8 mi | $1,100 | +$310 (+39%) |
| Evans, CO | 56.3 mi | $1,160 | +$370 (+47%) |
| Loveland, CO | 56.8 mi | $1,395 | +$605 (+77%) |
| Milliken, CO | 57.5 mi | $1,240 | +$450 (+57%) |
| Laramie, WY | 57.8 mi | $720 | $-70 (-9%) |
| Johnstown, CO | 59.2 mi | $1,370 | +$580 (+73%) |
| Longmont, CO | 72.9 mi | $1,447 | +$657 (+83%) |
| Erie, CO | 79.3 mi | $1,810 | +$1,020 (+129%) |
| Lafayette, CO | 82.9 mi | $1,520 | +$730 (+92%) |
Studio rent in Cheyenne — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Cheyenne?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Cheyenne, Wyoming is $790 per month. This is +48% below the citywide median of $1,528.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Cheyenne?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,600 ($2,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cheyenne expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Cheyenne's studio median of $790 is +39% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cheyenne rank for studio rent in Wyoming?
Among the 11 cities in Wyoming with studio data, Cheyenne ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Cheyenne?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Laramie ($720).