Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mount Vernon Neighborhood of Columbus, OH from $700 (72 Rentals)

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property at 213 E 14th Ave

$800 - $1,100

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213 E 14th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 47 Parsons Ave

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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47 Parsons Ave

ColumbusOH43215
property at 1692 Bryden Rd

$995 - $1,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1692 Bryden Rd

ColumbusOH43205

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property at 352 1/2 E 20th Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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352 1/2 E 20th Ave, Unit 352.5

352 1/2 E 20th Ave
ColumbusOH43201

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property at 420 E 16th Ave

$1,295

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$1,295
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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420 E 16th Ave

ColumbusOH43201
property at 1084 E 20th Ave

$1,300

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$1,300
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1084 E 20th Ave, Unit 1086

1084 E 20th Ave
ColumbusOH43211

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property at 1155 E 18th Ave

$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1155 E 18th Ave

ColumbusOH43211

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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 $450. 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$450
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$764
Clifton Woods Apartments*2 BD 1 BA*2BR,1BA$799
Broadway Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$800
620 E. Town Street Apartments1 BR - +$50 Water1BR,1BA$825
610-ROYAL YORK APARTMENTS, LLC1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$839
Hometeam Properties1 Bedroom - Multiple Floorplans Available1BR,1BA$849
Franklin Park Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, OH

As of August 18, 2026 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 1594 N 4th St Model at 1594 N 4th St starting at $1,600 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Flytown 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
1594 N 4th St1594 N 4th St3BR,1BA$1.19
620 - GOVERNORS TERRACE, LLC2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.09
Smith and HighSmith & High Flats1BR,1BA$0.93
726 N High St726 N High St1BR,1BA$1.10
87 E 4th Ave, Unit E87 E 4th Ave1BR,1BA$1.20
Fairwood Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.96
The Abigail2B1B2BR,1BA$1.00
316-328 E 15th Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.17
Nazareth Towers-62 & OlderStudioStudio ,1BA$0.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Vernon

What type of rentals are currently available in Mount Vernon?

There are currently 1335 Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, OH with pricing that ranges from $300 to $7,567. There are also 215 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mount Vernon ranging from $700 to $6,500.

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 $700 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,922.

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 $695 to $7,557, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $999.

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