What's a good cap rate in Green Bay?

In Green Bay, cap rates typically run around 7.5% (Wisconsin state median). A deal above that line is outperforming the local market; below it, you're paying up for appreciation or stability. TrueCap shows where any specific Green Bay deal lands versus this benchmark.

What's the average rent for a rental in Green Bay?

A typical rental in Green Bay runs about $1,164–$1,545/mo (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2–3BR). TrueCap auto-fills HUD Fair Market Rent for the exact address you enter.

What is the property tax rate in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin's effective property tax rate is about 1.61% of value per year — the figure TrueCap applies by default for Green Bay deals. You can override it with the exact local rate.

Green Bay, WI

Green Bay rental property analysis

Green Bay is a stable, affordable Wisconsin market with a diversified manufacturing-and-healthcare base and dependable, low-turnover tenants.

Green Bay market snapshot

Cash-flow market

Higher typical cap rates — built for monthly cash flow more than price growth.

Typical cap rate

7.5%

Wisconsin state median

Typical rent

$1,164–$1,545/mo

HUD FMR · 2–3BR · 2026

Typical price

$180,000–$270,000

est., all-in

Property tax

1.61%

Wisconsin effective

Rent is HUD Fair Market Rent where available, otherwise a market estimate; price is a market estimate. Cap-rate and tax are the defaults TrueCap applies — enter a specific address for exact, auto-filled numbers.

Sources & methodology. These are screening defaults and market estimates — not an appraisal, and not financial, tax, or legal advice. Verify rents, taxes, insurance, and local landlord/tenant law against the county assessor and your state's landlord-tenant statute before relying on them.

Data: HUD Fair Market Rent · FRED 30-yr mortgage rate · Tax Foundation (property tax) · Updated June 2026

Metro-level estimates — precision is lower at the neighborhood and parcel level; pull a specific address for exact, auto-filled figures. Reviewed by the TrueCap team. See our full methodology.

Is Green Bay a good place to buy rentals?

Steady demand and reasonable entry make for reliable cash flow with modest appreciation. Plentiful small-multi stock house-hacks well.

See the full Wisconsininvesting guide — taxes, landlord law & top metros →

Neighborhoods to look at in Green Bay

Allouez

Suburb; desirable, stable, reliable tenants.

De Pere

Family renters, low vacancy.

Downtown / Astor

Walkable, steady demand.

Neighborhood notes are starting points, not recommendations — always underwrite the specific property.

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