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Rice Lake, WI Area Guide

A charming waterfront community in northwest Wisconsin

Quaint Vibrant Lake Outdoors Nature Community Peaceful

Situated along the shores of its namesake body of water, Rice Lake is a vibrant community set within a scenic, small-town setting. Picturesque homes with waterfront views and low-lying, conveniently located apartment buildings make Rice Lake perfect for anyone looking for a peaceful rental with easy lake access.

Along and near Main Street you’ll find plenty of locally owned businesses, restaurants, and national chains as well. Mexican eateries share the street with American pubs, bar, and pizza joints. Community parks are scattered all along around the shore of Rice Lake, so you’ll never be without a place to enjoy the view or the weather. U.S. Highway 53 makes it easy to commute around the rest of the state, and Minneapolis is about a two-hour drive west. If you want a rental that allows you to appreciate the beauty of the Midwest, look in Rice Lake.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Rice Lake, WI is $931 for one bedroom, $1,364 for two bedrooms, and $1,627 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rice Lake has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$931/month
649 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rice Lake, WI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

37 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

45 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Tainter Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Hilltop Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Rice Lake Middle

Public

Grades K-8

Jefferson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

150 Students

Rice Lake Middle

Public

Grades K-8

Rice Lake High

Public

Grades 9-12

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Methodology

† 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.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

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.