City Report · PA

Verona

Pop. 2,524·121st most expensive in Pennsylvania·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,333/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.1%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$599
Reported rents
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Verona · $1,333
More affordable than 86% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,333/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$53,000/yr
Local median income
$48,733/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Verona's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$920
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,620
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,180/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,333 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Pennsylvania

Rent in Verona changed +4.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 114 Pennsylvania cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.6%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($48,733) is $1,218 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,180); a 3-bedroom is $1,500.

Cheaper nearby

Turtle Creek, 6 miles away, rents for 17% less ($1,108/mo), about $2,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Verona. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$15,996/yr
At $1,333/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.1% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Verona, PA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,524
Median income
$48,733
Median age
42.1
Renters
54.4%
Age distribution
19.7%
24.4%
22.2%
13%
20.7%
Under 1819.7%
18–3424.4%
35–5422.2%
55–6413%
65+20.7%
Gender
52.9%
47.1%
Male52.9%
Female47.1%
Race & ethnicity
81.7%
12.8%
White81.7%
Black12.8%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian0.6%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
39.8%
30.1%
21.6%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma39.8%
Some college30.1%
Bachelor's+21.6%
Housing tenure
45.6%
54.4%
Owner45.6%
Renter54.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Verona, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,195 → $48,733
up 10.3%
Population
2,731 → 2,524
down 7.6%
Renter share
56.5% → 54.4%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
20.5% → 21.6%
+1.1 pts
Median age
38.9 → 42.1
+3.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Verona, PA now reports about $48,733, up from $44,195 in 2021. Census counts show Verona, PA losing about 207 residents over the five-year window, down 7.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 56.5% to 54.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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By apartment size

Verona rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Verona. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Verona, PA

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Verona is $1,333/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $920/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,180/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $980/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,500/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($48,733/yr), Verona ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Verona?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,333/mo in Verona. The local median household income is $48,733/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Verona?

Rent in Verona has risen 4.1% over the past year.

How does Verona rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Verona is one of the more affordable among Pennsylvania cities for rent, ranking #121 of 161 tracked cities at $1,333/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Verona changed +4.1%, against a typical +3.6% across the 114 Pennsylvania cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Verona?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Verona ($1,333/mo) include Arnold ($1,048/mo), Turtle Creek ($1,108/mo), and Etna ($1,148/mo).
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,333/mo, rent takes ~33% of Verona's median household income ($48,733/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Verona 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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