Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mount Vernon Neighborhood of Dayton, OH from $300 (45 Rentals)

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505 Brookwood Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

505 Brookwood Ct

505 Brookwood CtDayton, OH 45405
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Audubon Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon Crossing

119 Edgewood AveDayton, OH 45402
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Valerie Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valerie Woods

3420-3498 Valerie Arms DrDayton, OH 45405
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Salemview Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Salemview Apartments

72 Central AveDayton, OH 45406
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2247-2263 Hepburn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2247-2263 Hepburn Ave

2247-2263 Hepburn AveDayton, OH 45406
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Omega Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Omega Senior Lofts

1461 Cornell DrDayton, OH 45406
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Twin Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Manor

4115 Free PikeDayton, OH 45416
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Tri-Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tri-Court

2675 N Gettysburg AveDayton, OH 45406
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519 Heather Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

519 Heather Dr

519 Heather DrDayton, OH 45405
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Mount Vernon, Dayton, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mount Vernon Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mount Vernon area of Dayton, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Audubon Crossing priced from $479. 310-316 Superior Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Mount Vernon apartments for rent in Dayton, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$479
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
320 Grafton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Executive House1 Bedroom standard1BR,1BA$775
Riverstone Apartments1 BD Standard1BR,1BA$795
Rockwood Apartments1 BD E1BR,1BA$795
Daytona Village ApartmentsThe Smyrna1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Vernon, OH

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mount Vernon area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2a Model at Stratford House in the in the Downtown Dayton neighborhood starting from $1,574. The second greatest value Mount Vernon apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath apartments in Ha starting at $1,095 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Philadelphia Woods 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.
Stratford House2a2BR,2BA$1.06
Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath apartments in Ha2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.88
Townhouse Court ApartmentsTownhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.95
Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.02
803 Uhrig Ave, Unit Apartment #4803 Uhrig Ave2BR,1BA$0.80
58 W Nottingham Rd, Unit 358 W Nottingham Rd1BR,1BA$0.80
Audubon Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.55
Daytona Village ApartmentsThe Shiloh2BR,1BA$1.10
Rockwood Apartments1 BD E1BR,1BA$1.01
310-316 Superior Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.12

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Mount Vernon, Dayton, OH

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Dayton, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Mount Vernon Neighborhood in Dayton, OH

Walk Score®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 Home Telephone Building Lofts listed at $950.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Vernon Apartment is $479 at Audubon Crossing.

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 $899 at Daytona Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Mount Vernon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mount Vernon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Art Lofts at the Arcade and starts from $1,047.

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