Kimberly, WI Homes for Rent

Kimberly is a suburban village located just east of Appleton, along the southern banks of the Fox River. Kimberly is known for its historical ties to the paper mill industry, particularly Kimberly-Clark. The village features a mix of older homes, including bungalows, Cape Cods, ranch-style homes and early-1900s cottages. There are some newer subdivisions with traditional, Craftsman and Colonial Revival styles. Condos and townhouses are also available. Kimberly is served by the highly rated Kimberly Area School District, with Westside Elementary School, Mapleview Intermediate School, J.R. Gerritts Middle School and Kimberly High School all within a 2-mile drive of each other. The village has several parks, such as Roosevelt Park and Verhagen Park, which offer amenities like pickleball courts, soccer fields and playgrounds. Sunset Park features a kayak launch into Fox River and a man-made swimming facility called Sunset Beach. The annual Paperfest at Sunset Park celebrates the village's paper-making history with live music, food trucks, sporting tournaments and carnival attractions. Restaurants in Kimberly serve a variety of cuisines, from Italian to Japanese. Shopping is convenient with stores like Festival Foods, Lowe's and Dollar Tree, as well as a nearby shopping center with big-name retailers. Kimberly is less than 4 miles from downtown Appleton, and the area has access to Wisconsin Highway 441 and Interstate 41. Valley Transit buses serve the area, and Appleton International Airport is 14 miles away.