Superior

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Superior, WI Area Guide

Superior Says It All

Rural Suburban Scenic Lakeside Riverside Active Historic Welcoming Convenient Quiet

Located in northwestern Wisconsin, bordering Minnesota, Superior rests on the shores of the immense Lake Superior. Recreational opportunities in Superior are endless, with convenient access to Barker’s Island as well as three bays, two rivers, and one Great Lake.

Superior provides residents with a small-town atmosphere and a laidback pace while neighboring Duluth offers a host of cultural attractions. Superior is home to the Fairlawn Mansion and Museum, which grants visitors the chance to step back in time and learn about the area’s extensive history. Quick access to U.S. Routes 2 and 53 in addition to I-535 makes commuting and traveling from Superior a breeze.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Superior, WI is $1,028 for a studio, $1,494 for one bedroom, $1,792 for two bedrooms, and $2,359 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Superior has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,494/month
725 Sq Ft
House
$1,926/month
790 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Somewhat Walkable

52 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

25 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

49 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Cooper Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Great Lakes Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Bryant Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Lake Superior Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Four Corners Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Superior Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Superior High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lake Superior NERR
  • North Shore Scenic Railroad
  • Great Lakes Aquarium
  • Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
  • Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad

Airports

  • Duluth International

Top Apartments in Superior

Houses for Rent in Superior

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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.