Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Vernon Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (284 Rentals)

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Mount Vernon, Columbus, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mount Vernon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Vernon area of Columbus, OH is a 2 Beds unit found at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older priced from $300. Granville Woods Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $395. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$395
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$506
Hometeam PropertiesStudio - Multiple AvailableStudio,1BA$650
East VillageRent 1 Bedroom in a 3 Bedroom Apartment! Locate...1BR,2BA$695
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$750
1114 N High StStudioStudio,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, OH

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $1.02 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Model at ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC in the in the Near East Side neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the 63 E Gay St Model at 63 E Gay St, Unit 63 and a half starting at $1,588 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Discovery District 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.
ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
63 E Gay St, Unit 63 and a half63 E Gay St2BR,2BA$0.98
East Village3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$1.08
1871 N 4th St2 Beds2BR,1BA$0.94
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.71
Atcheson Place LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.53
853 Wellington Blvd853 Wellington Blvd1BR,1BA$1.00
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.55
2032 N 4th St2032 N 4th St1BR,1BA$0.96
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mount Vernon, Columbus, OH

Ranked #8

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Ohio, including Columbus. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Mount Vernon Neighborhood in Columbus, OH

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Vernon Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mount Vernon?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mount Vernon is at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older listed at $300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Vernon Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Vernon Apartment is $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mount Vernon Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mount Vernon is starting from $300 at Nazareth Towers-62 & Older.

What is the most affordable Mount Vernon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mount Vernon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Granville Woods Lofts and starts from $500.

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