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Rental Market Trends in Mount Vernon, OH

What is the average rent in Mount Vernon, OH?

$1,041/month

Average Rent

651 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Mount Vernon, OH is $1,041 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $831 per month for a studio, $1,041 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,352 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,294 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$831/month
253 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,041/month
651 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,352/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,294/month
1,195 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
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, OH?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $1 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Mount Vernon, OH
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mount Vernon, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
29% $700 - $1,000/month
71% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Mount Vernon is $1,041, you’ll want to make about $3,470 per month or $41,640 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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Mount Vernon, OH

71 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Mount Vernon, OH compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

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301 N Mulberry St,
Mount Vernon, OH 43050

$1,200 - $2,200

1-2 Beds

Retreat at Mount Vernon

Retreat at Mount Vernon

11850 Upper Gilchrist Rd,
Mount Vernon, OH 43050

$1,125 - $1,465

1-2 Beds

Arbors of Mt. Vernon

Arbors of Mt. Vernon

1575 Yauger Rd,
Mount Vernon, OH 43050

$1,095 - $1,600

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Park Hill Apartments

Park Hill Apartments

801 Randy Dr,
Mount Vernon, OH 43050

$999 - $1,325

1-3 Beds

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Methodology

† 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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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