1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Rock Springs, WY
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Rock Springs, Wyoming as of July 2026. That's +23% lower than the citywide median of $1,061 and +41% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Rock Springs
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 Rock Springs
Compare Rock Springs's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Wyoming
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torrington | $720 |
| 2 | Lander | $760 |
| 3 | Cody | $790 |
| 4 | Laramie | $805 |
| 5 | Rawlins | $820 |
| 6 | Rock Springs (this page) | $820 |
| 7 | Gillette | $885 |
| 8 | Casper | $910 |
| 9 | 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 | Rock Springs (this page) | $820 |
| 5 | Rawlins | $820 |
| 6 | Laramie | $805 |
| 7 | Cody | $790 |
| 8 | Lander | $760 |
| 9 | Torrington | $720 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Rock Springs.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Rock Springs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernal, UT | 62.4 mi | $750 | $-70 (-9%) |
| Lander, WY | 94.4 mi | $760 | $-60 (-7%) |
| Rawlins, WY | 108.6 mi | $820 | — |
| Rifle, CO | 127.2 mi | $1,060 | +$240 (+29%) |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 157.8 mi | $1,740 | +$920 (+112%) |
| Glenwood Springs, CO | 168.5 mi | $1,230 | +$410 (+50%) |
| Heber City, UT | 171.7 mi | $1,230 | +$410 (+50%) |
| Eagle, CO | 195.5 mi | $1,590 | +$770 (+94%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Rock Springs — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Rock Springs?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Rock Springs, Wyoming is $820 per month. This is +23% below the citywide median of $1,061.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Rock Springs?
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 Rock Springs expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Rock Springs'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 Rock Springs rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wyoming?
Among the 9 cities in Wyoming with 1-bedroom data, Rock Springs ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Rock Springs?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Vernal ($750), Lander ($760).