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Green Bay

Pop. 106,253·53rd most expensive in Wisconsin·Green Bay rents are up 9.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,119/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$846
Stable (Monthly)
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Green Bay · $1,119
More affordable than 95% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
54/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Green Bay's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,119/mo
Expected by trend
$1,140/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$770
1 BR
$840
2 BR
$1,050
3 BR
$1,397
4 BR+
$1,423
Research median
$1,050/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,428/yr
At $1,119/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.5% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Green Bay, WI is majority owner-occupied, 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
106,253
Median income
$66,206
Median age
36
Renters
42.1%
Age distribution
23.7%
24.9%
25.6%
14.1%
Under 1823.7%
18–3424.9%
35–5425.6%
55–6411.7%
65+14.1%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
66.8%
18.8%
White66.8%
Black3.3%
Hispanic18.8%
Asian5%
Other6.1%
Education (25+)
31.7%
31.1%
26.7%
No HS diploma10.6%
HS diploma31.7%
Some college31.1%
Bachelor's+26.7%
Housing tenure
57.9%
42.1%
Owner57.9%
Renter42.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Green Bay, WI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$921 → $1,119
up 21.5%
Income
$55,221 → $66,206
up 19.9%
Population
107,083 → 106,253
down 0.8%
Renter share
43.9% → 42.1%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
25.1% → 26.7%
+1.6 pts
Median age
35.5 → 36
+0.5 yrs

Rent in Green Bay, WI has increased 21.5% since 2022, going from about $921 per month to roughly $1,119 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in Green Bay, WI now reports about $66,206, up from $55,221 in 2021. About 42.1% of households rent today, against 43.9% in 2021. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Green Bay, WI reflects that arc in its own way.

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Green Bay rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Green Bay. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Green Bay, WI

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Green Bay is $1,119/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $770/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,050/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $840/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,397/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($66,206/yr), Green Bay ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Green Bay an affordable city for renters?

Green Bay is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,119/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($66,206/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Green Bay falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Green Bay?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,119/mo in Green Bay. The local median household income is $66,206/yr, meaning the typical Green Bay household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Green Bay?

Rent in Green Bay has increased 9.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Green Bay neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Green Bay are 54302 ($973/mo), 54304 ($1,194/mo), and 54303 ($1,244/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Green Bay is $1,119/mo.

How does Green Bay rent compare to other cities in Wisconsin?

Green Bay is one of the more affordable cities in Wisconsin for rent, ranking #53 out of 62 tracked cities at $1,119/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Green Bay?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Green Bay ($1,119/mo): Bellevue ($982/mo), Kaukauna ($1,116/mo).

What percentage of Green Bay residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.1% of Green Bay households are renters, while 57.9% are owner-occupied. Green Bay leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Green Bay rent compare to the national average?

Green Bay's median rent of $1,119/mo is $846 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Wisconsin, it ranks #53 out of 62 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,119/mo, rent takes ~20% of Green Bay's median household income ($66,206/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax3.5–7.65%
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