True Cost of Renting in Green Bay, WI
Green Bay is best known nationally as home to the Green Bay Packers — the only community-owned major professional sports franchise in America. Beyond football, the city is a major paper and packaging industry hub with Procter & Gamble, Georgia-Pacific, and a significant healthcare sector. Rents are genuinely affordable — a 1BR under $1,000 is achievable in desirable neighborhoods.
Neighborhoods & Average Rents
Broadway District / Downtown
- Studio:
- $700/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $900/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,300/mo
Green Bay's revitalizing downtown along Broadway; Fox River waterfront development, restaurants, and growing arts scene. WPS Group electric. Street parking manageable. Bay Port East and Titletown District (Packers HQ) within 10 minutes.
Near East Side
- Studio:
- $650/mo
- 1 Bed:
- $850/mo
- 2 Bed:
- $1,200/mo
Residential neighborhoods east of Downtown; older apartment buildings and single-family rentals. Close to HSHS St Vincent Hospital and Bellin Health System. Most affordable area in Green Bay near healthcare employment.
Utility Providers
- Electric
- WPS Group (Wisconsin Public Service)
- Water
- Green Bay Water Utility
- Internet
- Spectrum, AT&T Internet, Frontier
Commute & Transportation
Green Bay is 115 miles north of Milwaukee on I-43 and US-41. The Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) offers limited service. No passenger rail. US-41 and US-141 are primary commute corridors. Major employers: Packers (surprisingly modest actual employment), HSHS St Vincent Hospital, Bellin Health, Procter & Gamble, Georgia-Pacific, Schneider National (trucking HQ), and Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding.
Rental Market Overview
Green Bay is one of Wisconsin's most affordable markets. WPS Group (Wisconsin Public Service) electric rates are competitive. The city's strong paper/packaging and healthcare industry base provides stable working-class employment that supports rental demand without pushing up prices. The Titletown District development near Lambeau Field has attracted new investment to the west side. For renters who value affordability and community identity (Packers culture is real and pervasive), Green Bay delivers 1BR apartments at $850–950 in quality neighborhoods.
Data last updated: 2026-04
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