Studio Apartment Rent in Rawlins, WY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rawlins, Wyoming as of October 2026. That's +12% lower than the citywide median of $923 and +37% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Rawlins
Compare Rawlins's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Wyoming
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cody | $710 |
| 2 | Laramie | $720 |
| 3 | Lander | $760 |
| 4 | Casper | $790 |
| 5 | Cheyenne | $790 |
| 6 | Rawlins (this page) | $810 |
| 7 | Rock Springs | $810 |
| 8 | Gillette | $815 |
| 9 | Sheridan | $830 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Wyoming
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheridan | $830 |
| 2 | Gillette | $815 |
| 3 | Rock Springs | $810 |
| 4 | Rawlins (this page) | $810 |
| 5 | Cheyenne | $790 |
| 6 | Casper | $790 |
| 7 | Lander | $760 |
| 8 | Laramie | $720 |
| 9 | Cody | $710 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Rawlins.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rawlins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lander, WY | 95.7 mi | $760 | $-50 (-6%) |
| Casper, WY | 99.6 mi | $790 | $-20 (-2%) |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 103.2 mi | $1,660 | +$850 (+105%) |
| Rock Springs, WY | 108.6 mi | $810 | — |
| Laramie, WY | 133 mi | $720 | $-90 (-11%) |
| Granby, CO | 159.1 mi | $1,060 | +$250 (+31%) |
| Vernal, UT | 162.7 mi | $660 | $-150 (-19%) |
| Fort Collins, CO | 190.8 mi | $1,448 | +$638 (+79%) |
| Loveland, CO | 193.3 mi | $1,395 | +$585 (+72%) |
| Boulder, CO | 200.8 mi | $1,566 | +$756 (+93%) |
| Longmont, CO | 202.6 mi | $1,447 | +$637 (+79%) |
| Louisville, CO | 209.3 mi | $1,690 | +$880 (+109%) |
Studio rent in Rawlins — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rawlins?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rawlins, Wyoming is $810 per month. This is +12% below the citywide median of $923.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rawlins?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,400 ($2,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rawlins expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rawlins's studio median of $810 is +37% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 10th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rawlins rank for studio rent in Wyoming?
Among the 9 cities in Wyoming with studio data, Rawlins ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rawlins?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Lander ($760), Casper ($790), Laramie ($720).