I don't agree with the comment to avoid Vernon- it's a nice easy commute to UConn and has way more amenities than the rural towns immediately outside of Storrs, and lots of rental options. We rented for six years at the Santini Villa apartments. They're not fancy but are comfortable, well-managed, reasonably priced (or at least they were at the time) and worked perfectly for a childless couple on a budget. They also have tons of outside lighting, I never worried about crime when living there.