1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Rawlins, WY
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rawlins, Wyoming as of August 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,025 and +41% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Rawlins
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Rawlins
Compare Rawlins's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Wyoming
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverton | $710 |
| 2 | Lander | $760 |
| 3 | Cody | $790 |
| 4 | Laramie | $805 |
| 5 | Rawlins (this page) | $820 |
| 6 | Rock Springs | $820 |
| 7 | Sheridan | $830 |
| 8 | Green River | $840 |
| 9 | Gillette | $885 |
| 10 | Casper | $910 |
| 11 | Cheyenne | $913 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Wyoming
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheyenne | $913 |
| 2 | Casper | $910 |
| 3 | Gillette | $885 |
| 4 | Green River | $840 |
| 5 | Sheridan | $830 |
| 6 | Rock Springs | $820 |
| 7 | Rawlins (this page) | $820 |
| 8 | Laramie | $805 |
| 9 | Cody | $790 |
| 10 | Lander | $760 |
| 11 | Riverton | $710 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Rawlins.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Rawlins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton, WY | 93 mi | $710 | $-110 (-13%) |
| Lander, WY | 95.7 mi | $760 | $-60 (-7%) |
| Casper, WY | 99.6 mi | $910 | +$90 (+11%) |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 103.2 mi | $1,740 | +$920 (+112%) |
| Rock Springs, WY | 108.6 mi | $820 | — |
| Laramie, WY | 133 mi | $805 | $-15 (-2%) |
| Green River, WY | 150.7 mi | $840 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Granby, CO | 159.1 mi | $1,240 | +$420 (+51%) |
| Vernal, UT | 162.7 mi | $750 | $-70 (-9%) |
| Fort Collins, CO | 190.8 mi | $1,456 | +$636 (+78%) |
| Loveland, CO | 193.3 mi | $1,405 | +$585 (+71%) |
| Boulder, CO | 200.8 mi | $1,818 | +$998 (+122%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Rawlins — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Rawlins?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Rawlins, Wyoming is $820 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,025.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Rawlins?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,800 ($2,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rawlins expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Rawlins's 1-bedroom median of $820 is +41% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rawlins rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wyoming?
Among the 11 cities in Wyoming with 1-bedroom data, Rawlins ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Rawlins?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Riverton ($710), Lander ($760), Laramie ($805).