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Somerset, WI

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The Inner Tubing Capital of the World

Charming Historic Riverside Scenic Peaceful Affordable Quaint

Located in northwestern Wisconsin, the town of Somerset is just a 30-minute drive from Minnesota’s Twin Cities. Somerset is a charming town regarded for its natural beauty and distinctive small-town atmosphere. The Apple River flows directly through the center of town and is known as a top destination for tubing, even earning the town the nickname “the Inner Tubing Capital of the World.”

Otherwise, Somerset is largely residential, offering a broad range of apartments, condos, and houses available for rent in a scenic, park-like locale. The town also offers a selection of restaurants, boutiques, bars, and shops in vintage buildings strewn along Main Street. Direct access to State Trunk Highway 64 connects Somerset to Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and beyond.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Somerset, WI is $398 for one bedroom, $1,066 for two bedrooms, and $863 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Somerset has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$398/month
400 Sq Ft
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Transportation

26

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

31

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

Somerset Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

431 Students

7
out of 10

Somerset Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

563 Students

5
out of 10

Somerset Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

431 Students

7
out of 10

Somerset High

Public

Grades 9-12

469 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • St. Croix Wetland Management District
  • Willow River State Park
  • Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center
  • William O'Brien State Park

Airports

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain

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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.