Studio Apartment Rent in Gillette, WY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Gillette, Wyoming as of August 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $1,326 and +37% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Gillette
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 Gillette
Compare Gillette'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 | $790 |
| 7 | Rawlins | $810 |
| 8 | Rock Springs | $810 |
| 9 | Gillette (this page) | $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 (this page) | $815 |
| 4 | Rock Springs | $810 |
| 5 | Rawlins | $810 |
| 6 | Cheyenne | $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 Gillette.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Gillette |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan, WY | 93.6 mi | $830 | +$15 (+2%) |
| Casper, WY | 103.4 mi | $790 | $-25 (-3%) |
| Rapid City, SD | 168.2 mi | $823 | +$8 (+1%) |
Studio rent in Gillette — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Gillette?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Gillette, Wyoming is $815 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $1,326.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Gillette?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,600 ($2,717/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.67/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gillette expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Gillette's studio median of $815 is +37% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 11th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gillette rank for studio rent in Wyoming?
Among the 11 cities in Wyoming with studio data, Gillette ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Gillette?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Casper ($790).