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Green River

Pop. 11,581·9th most expensive in Wyoming·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,032/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+6.7%
vs US Median
-$930
Rising (Monthly)
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Green River · $1,032
More affordable than 97% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
15% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,032/mo, rent takes about 15% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$41,000/yr
Local median income
$84,747/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Green River's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$840
1 BR
$840
2 BR
$1,030
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR+
$1,680
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,030/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,032 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$12,384/yr
At $1,032/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +6.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Green River, WY is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 23% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,581
Median income
$84,747
Median age
37.2
Renters
23.2%
Age distribution
27.4%
19.6%
25.5%
15.7%
Under 1827.4%
18–3419.6%
35–5425.5%
55–6411.7%
65+15.7%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
83.7%
14.5%
White83.7%
Hispanic14.5%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
29.5%
42.7%
23%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma29.5%
Some college42.7%
Bachelor's+23%
Housing tenure
76.8%
23.2%
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Green River, WY has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,173 → $84,747
up 3.1%
Population
11,887 → 11,581
down 2.6%
Renter share
24.7% → 23.2%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
21% → 23%
+2.0 pts
Median age
39.1 → 37.2
-1.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $82,173 in 2021 to $84,747 more recently. The population has contracted by 2.6% since 2021, moving from about 11,887 residents to roughly 11,581. Renters now make up 23.2% of households, compared with 24.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 23% of adults here, versus 21% in 2021.

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Green River rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Green River, WY

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Green River is $1,032/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $840/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,030/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $840/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,280/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($84,747/yr), Green River ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Green River an affordable city for renters?

Green River is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,032/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($84,747/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Green River falls comfortably within that range.

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

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,032/mo in Green River. The local median household income is $84,747/yr, meaning the typical Green River household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Green River?

Rent in Green River has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Green River rent compare to other cities in Wyoming?

Green River is one of the more affordable cities in Wyoming for rent, ranking #9 out of 11 tracked cities at $1,032/mo.

What percentage of Green River residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.2% of Green River households are renters, while 76.8% are owner-occupied. Green River leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Green River rent compare to the national average?

Green River's median rent of $1,032/mo is $930 (47%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Wyoming, it ranks #9 out of 11 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,032/mo, rent takes ~15% of Green River's median household income ($84,747/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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