Verona Apartments and Rentals

Verona, Wis., is home to 10,619 people, and is located less than 10 miles from downtown Madison. The suburban small town is an ideal location for individuals seeking a quaint and charming way of life with convenient access to Madison's lively amenities. Verona is known throughout the region for its abundant green space and residential vibe. Also home to the Epic Systems campus, Verona offers employment opportunities for a large amount of Madison's young professionals.

Verona was once home to the Badger Mill, the first grist mill in the area. After the mill's completion in 1844, the area began to grow, incorporating a post office, general store and numerous residences. The town of Verona was established in 1847. The town continued to grow long into the 20th century, and was given the moniker  "Hometown U.S.A." by a group of nostalgic Vietnam soldiers. Those searching for Verona apartments for rent will undoubtedly agree that Verona offers a distinct hometown feeling, just minutes from the city of Madison.

Residents enjoy a high quality of life surrounded by green places, excellent schools and numerous amenities within driving distance. The city is home to both the Military Ridge State Bike Trail and the National Ice Age Trail, giving residents opportunities for exercise and outdoors time. Additionally, various park and green spaces offer sports and recreation opportunities as well as wholesome options for family fun.

Verona is a family-centric city. Nearly 40 percent of households contain children younger than 18, and the city's clean and safe environment provides for a wonderful area to call home. Singles will find that they, too, enjoy Verona's charms: nearly 30 percent of households are comprised of singles. Verona's downtown area offers restaurants, shopping and community activities, giving residents the opportunity to experience small-town living.

There are no major colleges or universities located within Verona, but a few institutes of higher learning are a commutable distance from the city. University of Wisconsin, Madison and Madison Area Technical College are located less than 10 miles away in Madison. The University of Wisconsin, Madison enrolls nearly 40,000 students each year, giving the entire Madison area a progressive and college-town feel. Outside Madison, the nearest university is University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, which is about 42 miles from Verona.

A number of residents commute to nearby Madison for work on a daily basis, but Verona offers many employment opportunities within its borders. Some of the Madison area's top employers, such as Roundhouse Marketing, Minitube of America, Thermo Scientific, Cardinal Health NeuroCare, Badger Prairie Health Care Center and Epic Systems, are located in Verona.

Those searching for Verona rentals will be happy to learn that according to City-Data, the cost of living index in Verona is 97.5, which is 2.5 percent lower than the U.S. average. Residents will also save money on daily driving costs, as the city is considered "Very Walkable" by Walkscore.com. The median gross rent in the city is $878 per month. 

Verona's annual Hometown Days celebration is looked forward to by residents and visitors alike. This celebration, which showcases Verona's small-town feel, includes a Parade, live music, a carnival, food and vendors. Local musicians and artists, as well as well-known favorites, make this event special and fun.

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