Studio Apartment Rent in Rock Springs, WY
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rock Springs, Wyoming as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,061 and +37% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Wyoming
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cody | $710 |
| 2 | Torrington | $710 |
| 3 | Laramie | $720 |
| 4 | Lander | $760 |
| 5 | Casper | $790 |
| 6 | Cheyenne | $790 |
| 7 | Rawlins | $810 |
| 8 | Rock Springs (this page) | $810 |
| 9 | Gillette | $815 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Wyoming
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gillette | $815 |
| 2 | Rock Springs (this page) | $810 |
| 3 | Rawlins | $810 |
| 4 | Cheyenne | $790 |
| 5 | Casper | $790 |
| 6 | Lander | $760 |
| 7 | Laramie | $720 |
| 8 | Torrington | $710 |
| 9 | Cody | $710 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Rock Springs.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rock Springs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernal, UT | 62.4 mi | $660 | $-150 (-19%) |
| Lander, WY | 94.4 mi | $760 | $-50 (-6%) |
| Rawlins, WY | 108.6 mi | $810 | — |
| Rifle, CO | 127.2 mi | $1,050 | +$240 (+30%) |
| Steamboat Springs, CO | 157.8 mi | $1,660 | +$850 (+105%) |
| Glenwood Springs, CO | 168.5 mi | $1,230 | +$420 (+52%) |
| Heber City, UT | 171.7 mi | $970 | +$160 (+20%) |
| Eagle, CO | 195.5 mi | $1,420 | +$610 (+75%) |
Studio rent in Rock Springs — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rock Springs?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rock Springs, Wyoming is $810 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,061.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rock Springs?
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 Rock Springs expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rock Springs's studio median of $810 is +37% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 11th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rock Springs rank for studio rent in Wyoming?
Among the 9 cities in Wyoming with studio data, Rock Springs ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rock Springs?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Vernal ($660), Lander ($760).