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property at 1157 Bryden Rd

$800

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1157 Bryden Rd

ColumbusOH43205

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property at 1704 Oak St

$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1704 Oak St

ColumbusOH43205

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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. Belmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $425. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent in Columbus, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudio2BR,1BA$300
Belmont ApartmentsStudent RoomStudio,1BA$425
Granville Woods Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$455
Hometeam PropertiesStudio - Multiple AvailableStudio,1BA$650
Franklin Park ApartmentsRenovated - Long - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
1157 Bryden Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$800
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$825
1114 N High StJr 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, OH

As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $1.02 price per square foot 5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom Model at 610-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 619 Oak St Model at 619 Oak St, Unit 619 A Oak Street starting at $1,250 with a $0.89 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.
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC5 Bedroom 5 Bathroom5BR,5BA$1.02
619 Oak St, Unit 619 A Oak Street619 Oak St2BR,1BA$0.89
65 S 5th St, Unit 65 S 5th Columbus Oh 2B65 S 5th St2BR,2BA$1.09
620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
Chittenden Ave 34 UL2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.79
849 Wellington Blvd, Unit 849849 Wellington Blvd2BR,1BA$1.10
726 N High St, Unit 726.5Unit2B726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.10
The Abigail2B1B - Custom Lx22BR,1BA$1.08
Granville Woods Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mount Vernon, Columbus, OH

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon

What type of rentals are currently available in Mount Vernon?

There are currently 1344 Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $8,370. There are also 322 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Vernon ranging from $750 to $7,350.

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 $750 to $7,350 with an average monthly rent of $2,881.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mount Vernon?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mount Vernon range from $650 to $5,920, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,349 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus, OH

Written by: Kim Mooneyham

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!