Rent in Green County, WI at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,097$13,164 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,016 (−7.4%)How much rent can you afford in Green County, WI?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Green County, WI by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $794 | $9,528 | $31,760 | $15.27/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $840 | $10,080 | $33,600 | $16.15/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,097 | $13,164 | $43,880 | $21.10/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,315 | $15,780 | $52,600 | $25.29/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,452 | $17,424 | $58,080 | $27.92/hr |
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Rent in Green County, WI: common questions
How much is rent going down in Green County, WI in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,016 for a two-bedroom, down 7.4% from $1,097. A one-bedroom goes from $840 to $806, a studio from $794 to $798.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Green County, WI?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $840 for a one-bedroom and $1,097 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,164 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Green County, WI?
To keep a $1,097 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.10 an hour, or $43,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $840 takes $16.15 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Green County, WI?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $794, one bedroom $840, two $1,097, three $1,315 and four $1,452 a month.
Is rent affordable in Green County, WI?
For the typical household, earning $82,852 a year ($6,904 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,097 takes 15.9% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,097 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $43,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.10 an hour.