Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Mount Vernon Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $300 (53 Rentals)

Townley Court Apartments

1186 Hamlet St

Microliving @ 260 S 4th Street

248 E 5th Ave

Topiary Park Crossing
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High and Cherry

One at the Penninsula
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The Patent at Jeffrey Park
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Highpoint on Columbus Commons
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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 |
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Mount Vernon Studio Apartments | $1,296 | $300 | $2,642 |
Mount Vernon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $300 | $4,911 |
Mount Vernon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,359 | $300 | $5,994 |
Mount Vernon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,209 | $650 | $8,500 |
Mount Vernon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,309 | $999 | $9,140 |
Mount Vernon 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $839 | $5,500 |
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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 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 $899.
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 $6,300.
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 43 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 $272 which is $6,028 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mount Vernon.
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