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Laramie, WY

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Bask in this small town’s history and outdoor adventure

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Located on the Laramie River in southeastern Wyoming, Laramie’s ideal position between the Snowy Range and the Laramie Range places an abundance of outdoor activities within the city’s reach. Laramie residents enjoy access to prime spots for hiking, biking, climbing, skiing, snowmobiling, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, camping, and much more.

Laramie was once a lawless frontier town known for rowdy saloons and vigilante justice. Laramie still contains the Wyoming Territorial Prison, which held some of the most violent outlaws in the West, including the infamous Butch Cassidy. Historic preservation and modern delights converge in Laramie’s quaint downtown, where historic buildings contain breweries, coffee shops, restaurants, stores, and wall murals.

Now, Laramie is known as a small college town, home to the University of Wyoming, Wyoming Technical Institute, and a branch of Laramie County Community College. The schools contribute a variety of museums, sporting events, theatrical performances and more to the local community. Laramie’s close-knit community comes together for numerous events, including the annual Jubilee Days, a week-long celebration of Wyoming’s statehood. Convenience to I-80 and U.S. 287 makes getting around from Laramie simple.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Laramie, WY is $711 for a studio, $775 for one bedroom, $773 for two bedrooms, and $1,293 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Laramie has increased by 4.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$775/month
629 Sq Ft
Condo
$986/month
221 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Laramie, WY is 7.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Laramie is 20.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $711 - $1,293. You can expect to pay 1.7% more for groceries, 11.9% less for utilities, and 8.0% less for transportation.

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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

71

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Indian Paintbrush Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

275 Students

7
out of 10

Uw Laboratory School

Public

Grades K-8

244 Students

6
out of 10

Spring Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

232 Students

6
out of 10

Velma Linford Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

258 Students

5
out of 10

Slade Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

355 Students

4
out of 10

Uw Laboratory School

Public

Grades K-8

244 Students

6
out of 10

Laramie Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

676 Students

5
out of 10

Laramie High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,095 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wyoming Territorial Prison
  • Univ. of Wyoming Geological Museum
  • University of Wyoming Planetarium
  • Snowy Range

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.