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Superior, WI

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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 2025, the average apartment rent in Superior, WI is $1,122 for a studio, $1,479 for one bedroom, $1,728 for two bedrooms, and $2,366 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Superior has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,479/month
723 Sq Ft
House
$1,637/month
966 Sq Ft
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Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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.

25

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Great Lakes Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

388 Students

6
out of 10

Cooper Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

341 Students

6
out of 10

Bryant Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

291 Students

5
out of 10

Lake Superior Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

151 Students

4
out of 10

Four Corners Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

193 Students

3
out of 10

Superior Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

903 Students

2
out of 10

Superior High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,306 Students

6
out of 10

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

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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.