University of Wisconsin, River Falls

River Falls, WI

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University of Wisconsin, River Falls - River Falls, WI Area Guide

A small college community just minutes from the Twin Cities

Public • Liberal Arts • Suburban • Historic • Business •

Since 1874, the institution now known as the University of Wisconsin – River Falls has served the northwestern region of the state as a landmark of public higher education. Today, the university enrolls more than 6,000 students in dozens of majors, including a nationally-ranked business program.

Main Street runs along the western edge of campus, and the charming Downtown district is only a short walk away from the university. The surrounding neighborhoods offer numerous apartments, condos, and houses within easy walking distance of both the UWRF campus and the city center, allowing you maintain a balance between academia and the cities dining, nightlife, and entertainment scene.

Many of the Main Street restaurants and bars cater specifically to the large student population, and Main Street is the place to be on the weekends. When you’re looking for a more tranquil way to occupy your downtime, Hoffman Park is the perfect place to enjoy some fresh air and sunshine. Alternatively, if you’re craving the excitement of a more urban environment, the Twin Cities are only a few minutes down Interstate 94.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in River Falls, WI is $1,275 for a studio, $1,208 for one bedroom, $1,326 for two bedrooms, and $1,730 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in River Falls has increased by 5.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 460 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,275/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 709 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,208/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 987 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,326/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,151 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,730/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Wisconsin, River Falls - River Falls, WI (University) is for everyday living.

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Essentials are more spread out in University of Wisconsin, River Falls - River Falls, WI (University), so everyday errands require more planning.

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

60 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of Wisconsin, River Falls - River Falls, WI (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100
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Schools

River Falls Public Montessori Academy

Public

Grades PK-5

190 Students

8/10

Westside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

408 Students

6/10

Rocky Branch Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

428 Students

5/10

Greenwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

392 Students

5/10

Meyer Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

738 Students

7/10

River Falls High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,112 Students

9/10

Renaissance Charter Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

51 Students

1/10
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Kinnickinnic State Park
  • Saint Croix National Scenic River
  • Afton State Park
  • Afton Alps

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

Colleges

Top Apartments Near University of Wisconsin, River Falls

Peregrine Terrace

Peregrine Terrace

798 Peregrine Cir,
River Falls, WI 54022

$1,765

2 Beds

Lake George Lofts

Lake George Lofts

137 W Cascade Ave,
River Falls, WI 54022

$1,615 - $1,965

Studio - 2 Beds

University Falls Apartments

University Falls Apartments

215 W Cascade Ave,
River Falls, WI 54022

$1,340 - $2,240

2-4 Beds

City Station

City Station

308 River St,
River Falls, WI 54022

$1,395 - $1,775

1-2 Beds

The Upland

The Upland

1875 Paulson Rd,
River Falls, WI 54022

$1,275 - $2,100

Studio - 2 Beds

1063 E. Cascade Ave- Next to UWRF and CVTC

1063 E. Cascade Ave- Next to UWRF and CVTC

1063 E Cascade Ave,
River Falls, WI 54022

$410 - $2,095

1-5 Beds

1300 Main Residences

1300 Main Residences

1300 S Main St,
River Falls, WI 54022

$1,700

1-3 Beds

The Depot

The Depot

315 River St,
River Falls, WI 54022

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1-2 Beds

Milltown Residences

Milltown Residences

1570 DeSanctis Pl,
River Falls, WI 54022

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1-3 Beds

Houses Near University of Wisconsin, River Falls

525 Birch St

525 Birch St,
River Falls, WI 54022

$2,400

4 Beds | 2 Baths

101 S 3rd St

101 S 3rd St,
River Falls, WI 54022

$2,100

5 Beds | 2 Baths

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.