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Green Bay, Wisconsin sits at the southern tip of Green Bay on Lake Michigan, home to roughly 108,000 people and known worldwide as the smallest NFL market in the country thanks to the Green Bay Packers. The city has a working-class industrial heritage rooted in papermaking and food processing along the Fox River, and that practical character shapes its neighborhoods and rental market today. Students at Bellin College and other local institutions find a city that is genuinely affordable by Midwest standards, with a tight-knit downtown on Broadway Street, a walkable riverfront at CityDeck, and a growing restaurant and brewery scene anchored by places like Titletown Brewing and Hinterland. Lambeau Field sits on the west side and draws visitors year-round, giving the city an outsized identity relative to its size. Winters are real, with lake-effect snow and temperatures that regularly drop below zero, so a car and a good coat are non-negotiable. The surrounding villages of Allouez, De Pere, and Ashwaubenon fill out the metro with quieter residential options at rents that make student budgets work.
A quiet, well-kept village bordering the south side of Green Bay, Allouez is the closest residential area to Bellin College and popular with health sciences students for its short commute and reasonably priced rentals along Riverside Drive and Libal Street.
The Broadway District and CityDeck waterfront area give downtown a livelier feel than most mid-sized Midwest cities. Students who want walkable access to bars, restaurants, and the Fox River trail rent here, with a 10-to-15-minute drive to campus as the main tradeoff.
Located just south of Green Bay along the Fox River, De Pere has a compact and walkable downtown on Main Street with coffee shops, breweries, and local restaurants. Rents are competitive, and the commute to Bellin College is manageable. St. Norbert College is also here, so the area has a student-friendly atmosphere.
The residential streets around Webster Avenue and Eaton Road are the most practical location for students who prioritize a short drive to campus. The area is suburban and car-dependent but functional, with grocery stores, a gym, and everyday services within a mile or two of most rentals.
Here's what you need to know about getting around Green Bay.
Green Bay Metro operates fixed bus routes across the city, with service running from roughly 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and reduced hours on Saturdays. Routes cover major corridors including Military Avenue, Mason Street, and Main Street, but the system is not designed with student commuters in mind and transfers can be slow. Most students at Bellin College and other Green Bay institutions find that a car is close to essential for getting to campus and clinical sites efficiently.
Green Bay has a growing network of recreational trails, including the Fox River Trail that runs through the heart of the city and connects several neighborhoods. For daily errands, downtown Green Bay and De Pere are reasonably walkable, but most off-campus student housing is in areas where biking to campus requires navigating suburban roads without dedicated bike lanes. A bike works well for warmer months but Wisconsin winters make it impractical for much of the academic year.
Parking is generally easy and inexpensive in Green Bay compared to larger Midwest cities. Most apartment complexes and rental houses include off-street parking, and street parking in residential neighborhoods rarely requires a permit. Campus at Bellin College on Eaton Road has student parking available, and the surrounding commercial corridors along Webster Avenue and Lombardi Avenue have ample surface lots.
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Green Bay is one of the more affordable mid-sized cities in the Midwest. One-bedroom apartments typically rent for $700 to $1,000 per month, and two-bedroom units range from $900 to $1,300 depending on the neighborhood and condition. Houses renting to two or three students in areas like Allouez or De Pere can bring costs down further when split among roommates.
Green Bay is home to 3 universities, each with its own student housing market.
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