County FMR · HUD FY2026
Green County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Green County, WI - 12% below the US average.
- $840
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,097
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +9.1%
- YoY change
- -12%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Green is the 30th most expensive of 72 counties in Wisconsin by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #1,321 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 9.1% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #1,321
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #30
- most expensive of 72 in Wisconsin (2BR)
- -4%
- vs the state average
- $33,600
- income to afford it (30% rule)
General and Operations Managers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (8.9%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (35.4%); 14 of 15 common occupations here can afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent without exceeding the 30% threshold; nearby Wisconsin counties range as much as 59% apart in 1-bedroom FMR, so the county line itself can matter for renters comparing options.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Green County, WI. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Green County, Wisconsin is $840 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,097/mo and a studio is $794/mo. This is 12% lower than the national average of $959 and 4% below the Wisconsin average of $872.
Rent increased9.1% from FY 2025 ($770), outpacing inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $33,600/year for a 1-bedroom.
Observed renter burden: 29.7% of the 3,882 renter households counted by ACS paid at least 30% of income in gross rent. This ACS 2023 household measure is distinct from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent benchmark above.
Market slack: The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 3.7%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
Local labor market: The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 2.7% over the past 12 months, a tight labor market that typically supports steadier rent demand.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Wisconsin. Population: 37,066. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (+0.5%, Census ACS). That's slower than Wisconsin's statewide growth of +2.0% over the same period.
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Area GREEN·COUNTY·WI·WI
Green County, WI: $840/mo 1BR · #1321 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA WI
- 1BR-FMR $840
- 2BR-FMR $1,097
- RANK-MID #1,321
- YOY-SURGE +9.1%
- VSUS-BELOW -12%
- VS-ST-NEAR -4% WI
- INC-ROOM 13%
- POP-SMALL 37K
- PHOTO-NEAR Milwaukee County
- VOUCH-90-110 $756–$924
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Milwaukee ($279 1BR gap)
Read with: How Fair Market Rent works
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $698 | $794 | +$96 (+13.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $770 | $840 | +$70 (+9.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,010 | $1,097 | +$87 (+8.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,217 | $1,315 | +$98 (+8.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,339 | $1,452 | +$113 (+8.4%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Green County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Where Green sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,097 higher than 58% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Green compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Wisconsin counties
- Dane
Dane County
$1,482 1BR FMR / mo
- Milwaukee
Milwaukee County
$1,119 1BR FMR / mo
- Waukesha
Waukesha County
$1,119 1BR FMR / mo
- Racine
Racine County
$988 1BR FMR / mo
- Outagamie
Outagamie County
$960 1BR FMR / mo
- Brown
Brown County
$931 1BR FMR / mo
- Green
Green County
$840 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Green is highlighted. Nearby Wisconsin counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Dane County ($1,482), Milwaukee County ($1,119), Waukesha County ($1,119), Racine County ($988), Outagamie County ($960), Brown County ($931), Green County (this county) ($840).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $840/mo compares to Wisconsin salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | WI Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| General & Operations Managers | $113,170 | 8.9% | Affordable |
| Software Developers | $103,360 | 9.8% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $86,070 | 11.7% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $78,980 | 12.8% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $78,150 | 12.9% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $75,090 | 13.4% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $60,690 | 16.6% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $57,380 | 17.6% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $56,520 | 17.8% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $45,980 | 21.9% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $43,620 | 23.1% | Affordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $36,050 | 28% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $35,850 | 28.1% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $33,640 | 30% | Affordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $28,500 | 35.4% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Green County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Green (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 34.4% overall, from $625 to $840. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 9.1% (FY 2026).
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑9.1% | $794 | $840 | $1,097 |
| FY 2025 ↑6.2% | $698 | $770 | $1,010 |
| FY 2024 ↓0.1% | $681 | $725 | $949 |
| FY 2023 ↑6.6% | $719 | $726 | $955 |
| FY 2022 ↑4.4% | $678 | $681 | $893 |
| FY 2021 ↑4.3% | $641 | $652 | $858 |
| FY 2020 | $621 | $625 | $818 |
Part of the Madison, WI Metro Area
Green County is a outlying county of the Madison, WI metropolitan statistical area, alongside 3 other metro-area counties.
Green County ranks #4 of 4 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Dane County ($1,482), Columbia County ($911), Iowa County ($890), Green County (this county) ($840).
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Green County, both outside Wisconsin so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.
Similar 2-bedroom FMR
Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside WI (FY2026).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside WI).
Nearby Counties in Wisconsin
Largest counties by population in Wisconsin
Showing the 8 largest of 71 other counties in Wisconsin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Green County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Green County is $840 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,097 and a studio is $794.
How does Green County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Green County is 12% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $840 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Green County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Green County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,097 ranks #1,321 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the middle half of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Green County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $33,600 ($2,800/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Green County.
Is rent going up or down in Green County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Green County increased by 9.1% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $770 to $840.
Which jobs can afford rent in Green County?
Based on Wisconsin BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like General and Operations Managers, Software Developers, Registered Nurses can afford a 1-bedroom at $840/mo. 14 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Green County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Green County went from $625 in FY 2020 to $840 in FY 2026, a total change of +34.4% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Green County?
In Green County, the FY 2026 FMR of $840/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Green County?
For Green County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($840/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Green County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 3.7%, a tight rental market where HUD's annual FMR schedule can lag what landlords are actually asking.
What is the unemployment rate in Green County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 2.7% over the past 12 months, a tight labor market that typically supports steadier rent demand.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Green's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a single market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $840 implies about $33,600/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Wisconsin counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Milwaukee
- See where Green ranks nationally on rent. National rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This site is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2026.