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Merrill, WI

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Experience the best of small-town life in this charming riverside hamlet

Rural Small Town Historic River Parks Outdoors Affordable

Merrill is a small and fairly isolated city in north central Wisconsin on the banks of the Prairie River and the Wisconsin River. The city is home to a number of preserved historic buildings which are still in active use, including the magnificent Lincoln County Courthouse and countless vintage storefronts all around the Downtown area. Locals enjoy a wide array of options for enjoying their free time, from Lincoln Lanes and Sawmill Brewing Co. on the north side of town to the classic Cosmo Theatre on Main Street.

Numerous parks around town provide great opportunities to spend time outdoors with beautiful views of the rivers that flow through the city. The rental market in town tends to be extremely affordable, with options ranging from traditional apartments and houses to lofts inside historic downtown buildings.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Merrill, WI is $920 for one bedroom, $1,089 for two bedrooms, and $1,633 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Merrill has increased by 10.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$920/month
666 Sq Ft
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Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Prairie River Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

593 Students

4
out of 10

Washington Elementary

Public

Grades 3-4

229 Students

4
out of 10

Kate Goodrich Elementary

Public

Grades K-2

375 Students

Rating Unavailable

Jefferson Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

175 Students

Rating Unavailable

Prairie River Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

593 Students

4
out of 10

Merrill High

Public

Grades 9-12

803 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Council Grounds State Park

Airports

  • Central Wisconsin

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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 2025.