Cheap Homes for Rent in Mount Vernon Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $800 (8 Rentals)

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Mount Vernon, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mount Vernon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Vernon area of Washington, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Stony Brook Apartments priced from $1,395. Courts Of Mount Vernon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,665. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,395
Courts Of Mount VernonA11BR,1BA$1,665
Mallard Court ApartmentsACD1- Renovated2BR,1BA$1,835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, VA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $2.64 price per square foot C2 - Model at Mallard Court Apartments in the in the Gum Springs neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the Type D Model at Skyview Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $2.09 price per square foot in the Gum Springs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Vernon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mallard Court ApartmentsC2 -3BR,2BA$2.64
Skyview ApartmentsType D2BR,1.5BA$2.09
Courts Of Mount VernonB12BR,1BA$2.21
8622 Gateshead Rd8622 Gateshead Rd1BR,1BA$2.00
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.91
Abbotts Run Apartment HomesThe Madison1BR,1BA$2.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon

What type of rentals are currently available in Mount Vernon?

There are currently 29 Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,395 to $6,462. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Vernon ranging from $800 to $5,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mount Vernon?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mount Vernon ranges from $800 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,082.

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