The Rat, an underground newspaper published in New York City from 1969 to 1972.

The Rat guitar distortion effects pedal.

"The Rat" (Prison Break episode), an episode of the American television show Prison Break.

The Rat (film), a 1925 film by Ivor Novello.

Jeff "The Rat" Ratcliffe, a professional lacrosse player.

"The Rat" (song), a song by The Walkmen from their album Bows + Arrows.

The Rathskellar (The Rat) a now-defunct live music venue in Kenmore Square, Boston, Massachusetts.

The Rat Dining Hall in the basement of Lyons at Boston College in Massachusetts.