How much does it cost to rent in Lander, WY?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Lander, WY is $1,325. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Lander cheaper than other Wyoming cities?

Lander falls in the middle range for Wyoming, ranking #4 out of 9 cities at $1,325/mo.

When was Lander rent data last updated?

Lander rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · WY

Lander

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Pop. 7,432·4th most expensive in Wyoming·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate

Median rent (all units)

$1,325/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

-8.6%

vs US Median

-$640

Falling (Monthly)

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Lander · $1,325

More affordable than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

21% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,325/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$53,000/yr

Local median income

$74,813/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lander's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$760

1 BR

$760

2 BR

$1,000

3 BR

$1,400

4 BR+

$1,610

Research median

$1,000/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$15,900/yr

At $1,325/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -8.6% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Lander, WY is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 42.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

7,432

Median income

$74,813

Median age

37.5

Renters

33.3%

Age distribution

27.1%

17.6%

27.5%

16.2%

Under 1827.1%

18–3417.6%

35–5427.5%

55–6411.6%

65+16.2%

Gender

49.2%

50.8%

Male49.2%

Female50.8%

Race & ethnicity

79.8%

13.5%

White79.8%

Black0.6%

Hispanic6.1%

Other13.5%

Education (25+)

23.4%

31.4%

42.3%

No HS diploma2.9%

HS diploma23.4%

Some college31.4%

Bachelor's+42.3%

Housing tenure

66.7%

33.3%

Owner66.7%

Renter33.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Lander, WY has changed in 5 years

Income

$65,014 → $74,813

up 15.1%

Population

7,551 → 7,432

down 1.6%

Renter share

32.7% → 33.3%

+0.6 pts

Bachelor's+

41% → 42.3%

+1.3 pts

Median household income grew from $65,014 to $74,813 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.1% shift. Headcount in the area went from 7,551 to 7,432 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Lander on your salary?

At $1,325/mo, how Lander rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $88,811/yr · Rent = 17.9% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $63,055/yr · Rent = 25.2% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $72,634/yr · Rent = 21.9% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $129,823/yr · Rent = 12.2% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $165,882/yr · Rent = 9.6% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $59,041/yr · Rent = 26.9% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $53,307/yr · Rent = 29.8% income

affordable

Electrician

Avg $65,706/yr · Rent = 24.2% income

affordable

By apartment size

Lander rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Lander. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Lander, WY

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Lander is $1,325/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $760/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,000/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $760/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,400/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($74,813/yr), Lander ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lander an affordable city for renters?

Lander is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,325/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($74,813/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lander falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Lander?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,325/mo in Lander. The local median household income is $74,813/yr, meaning the typical Lander household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lander?

Rent in Lander has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Lander rent compare to other cities in Wyoming?

Lander is middle-of-the-pack for Wyoming for rent, ranking #4 out of 9 tracked cities at $1,325/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lander?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Lander ($1,325/mo): Riverton ($833/mo), Green River ($967/mo), Rock Springs ($1,061/mo).

What percentage of Lander residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.3% of Lander households are renters, while 66.7% are owner-occupied. Lander leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.