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Xander on State

Topiary Park Crossing

445 Rhoads Ave

476 Taylor Apartments

The Americana Apartments

1332 Courtland Ave

100 Chittenden Ave

1574 Indianola Ave

High and Cherry
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The Day Companies Downtown

The Reserve at Maryland Avenue

245 E 13th Ave

Yardley Apartments

1271 Summit St

Smith and High

1304 Courtland Ave

1778-1800-1800 N 4th St

833 Lilley Ave

Brentnell Terrace
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ELEVATE 340

303 Front St

1393 Summit St

77 E 7th Ave

Battery B

1871 N 4th St

Flats on East Gay

940 Ferndale Pl

356 E 13th Ave

The Caravel Apartments
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726 N High St

1536 E Livingston Ave

1257 Dennison Ave

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390 E 16th Ave, Unit C

530 Lilley Ave, Unit 530 Lilley Ave

Highpoint on Columbus Commons

Juniper Crossing

The Atlas

Lusso

Vera on Broad
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THE STATION at Trolley District

One at the Peninsula

The Mercantile

The Arbor

1709 Summit St, Unit 1709 summit street

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Discovery Park Place

Industry Columbus Apartments

4th & 5th

Seneca

Parkview Arms Apartments
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Mount Vernon, Columbus, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mount Vernon?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Studio Apartments | $1,292 | $300 | $2,223 |
| Mount Vernon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,636 | $300 | $4,907 |
| Mount Vernon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,334 | $300 | $7,567 |
| Mount Vernon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,249 | $695 | $7,557 |
| Mount Vernon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,254 | $999 | $5,400 |
| Mount Vernon 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,009 | $959 | $6,920 |
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There are currently 297 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mount Vernon Neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Vernon Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mount Vernon?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mount Vernon is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mount Vernon?
The cheapest apartment in Mount Vernon is Nazareth Towers-62 & Older which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in Mount Vernon costs $1,639.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mount Vernon?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 116 regular apartments in Mount Vernon that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mount Vernon?
Cheap apartments in Mount Vernon have an average cost of $228 which is $1,411 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mount Vernon.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

Where to Rent in Columbus: Mapping Major Employers to Affordable Neighborhoods
Written by: Kim Mooneyham
Ask Columbus workers where they live, and you’ll hear the same neighborhood names: University District, Clintonville, Near East Side, North Columbus, and West Columbus.

Welcome to Columbus: An Insider's Guide to Ohios Best-Kept Secret
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Visitors to Columbus, OH, won't admit it at first, but they secretly expect this Midwestern capital to resemble a sprawling version of Mayberry from the old Andy Griffith show. I'm serious.

The Ultimate Local Expert's Guide To Top Columbus, OH Neighborhoods for College and University Student Renters
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Columbus, OH, artfully blends a laid-back Midwest personality with the excitement of urban living and the spirited atmosphere of student life.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH
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Although Columbus, Ohio, has a reputation for being a rowdy college town, it's large enough to offer numerous neighborhoods far away from frat houses and street parties after football games.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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Written by: Robin Stewart
Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.