Apartments for Rent in Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Wisconsin is an interesting combination of industry, agriculture and natural beauty that has a little something for everyone looking for an apartment to rent. Although many people think of Wisconsin as a farming state, industries like breweries and food products are just as important. In fact, one of the key industries is paper production, with both Kimberly Clark and Georgia Pacific located here. Other major employers include Kraft, Oscar Mayer and Johnsonville Brats and Miller Brewing Company.

The agriculture centers around large dairy farms in the central part of the state, with milk, cheese and butter being the primary exports. The northern part of the state is densely forested (in fact, almost half of the state is forest lands). Part of the state lies along Lakes Superior and Michigan, with about 15,000 additional lakes dotting the state.

Outdoor Attractions

The thousands of lakes in Wisconsin offer fishing (including winter ice fishing), swimming and boating opportunities galore. If you rent an apartment in Wisconsin, find out where the nearest lake is for weekend fun. Fishing has given way to a peculiarly Wisconsin tradition – fish boils. These culinary events are a part of the Norwegian/German heritage of the state. Horseback riding and snowmobile races are both very popular, depending upon the season. In fact, the climate in Wisconsin is generally mild, with four seasons and temperatures between the mid-30's and the low 80's.

For those interested in architecture, you can see a multitude of examples of mid-century modern masterpieces in Milwaukee and Madison. Taliesin, the architectural school founded by Frank Lloyd Wright, is also located here in the famous architect's preserved home.

Colleges and Universities

Wisconsin was one of a handful of states that founded the State Universities system. The University of Wisconsin is a prime example of this system, with twenty-six branch campuses and an exceptional faculty. There isn’t a shortage of private colleges or universities either, including Lawrence University, Marquette University and schools of engineering and medicine.

Real Estate and Housing

The cost of living and the cost of apartment rentals are both steady at about 3-5% below the national average. Milwaukee apartments may be slightly higher, but are still very reasonable. One of the best places to live in the U.S. – according to several national publications – is Madison. Apartment dwellers in Madison can enjoy dozens of parks, a vital lakeshore nightlife and beautifully converted architectural buildings as well as newer apartments.