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Rental Market Trends in Mount Vernon, IL

What is the average rent in Mount Vernon, IL?

$944/month

Average Rent

763 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Mount Vernon, IL is $944 per month. This is 42% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in Mount Vernon more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Mount Vernon, you can expect to pay about $920 per month for a studio, $944 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,133 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,451 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$920/month
500 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$944/month
763 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,133/month
920 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,451/month
1,350 Sq Ft
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Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Mount Vernon, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4%, which averages out to $38 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mount Vernon?

Based on current rent prices, Western Gardens is the most affordable neighborhood in Mount Vernon.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Western Gardens
$1,253/month
790 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mount Vernon?

Based on current rent prices, Western Gardens is the most expensive neighborhood in Mount Vernon.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Western Gardens
$1,253/month
790 Sq Ft

Which Mount Vernon neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Mount Vernon with the most apartments available is Western Gardens .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Western Gardens
$1,253/month
790 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mount Vernon, IL?

Because the average rent in Mount Vernon is $944, you’ll want to make about $3,146 per month or $37,752 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Chesterfield Village

Chesterfield Village

4201 Valley Forge Rd,
Mount Vernon, IL 62864

$920 - $1,774

Studio - 2 Beds

Westmont Apartments

Westmont Apartments

3419 Westmont St,
Mount Vernon, IL 62864

$1,100 - $1,450

2-3 Beds

Renaissance Hills

Renaissance Hills

3415-4001 S Water Tower Pl,
Mount Vernon, IL 62864

$1,169 - $1,734

1-3 Beds

Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped

Rome Meadows - 62yrs. and over or handicapped

99 Meadow Ln,
Dix, IL 62830

$1,082

1 Bed

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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